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HOLY FORFEITS!: Jaguars capitalize on 10 open weights, roll to victory over Ames

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Any fans of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team who showed up late for Tuesday's dual meet against visiting Ames may have missed it. The Jaguars remained unbeaten with a 72-9 victory, getting most of their points via forfeits. Only four of the 14 scheduled matches were actually contested. "The Ames coach messaged me on Sunday and said they were going … [Read more...] about HOLY FORFEITS!: Jaguars capitalize on 10 open weights, roll to victory over Ames

Jaguars place 2nd at Fort Dodge behind individual champs Hron, Cahill, English

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers came away with three individual titles on Saturday in the Don Miller Invitational at Fort Dodge. It just wasn't quite enough to earn the team crown for the Jaguars. Creston/Orient Macksburg claimed the overall title with 195.5 points. Centennial finished second in the 12-team field with 191. "They snuck up on us … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Fort Dodge behind individual champs Hron, Cahill, English

Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team cruised to a 48-21 victory at Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars got pins from 11th-ranked Carter Bennett at 138 pounds and Logan Song at 170. Cael Hron at 126, Drew Dunn at 145 and No. 5 Carter Cahill at 160 each won by a technical fall, while heavyweight Will Adams posted a 7-6 … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

Jaguars roll past Osky, ADM, Carlisle to win 5th straight Centennial Duals title

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The Ankeny Centennial Duals was reduced to a quadrangular wrestling tournament on Saturday due to the absence of a couple of teams. The host Jaguars still won the event for the fifth straight year. Centennial easily defeated all three of its opponents to raise its overall record to 5-0. The Jaguars rolled to a 65-9 victory over Oskaloosa, followed with … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Osky, ADM, Carlisle to win 5th straight Centennial Duals title

Jaguars edge Ottumwa wrestlers on wins by Bennett, Dunn in final 2 matches

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers needed a late rally to defeat visiting Ottumwa, 39-36, in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday. Carter Bennett recorded a fall at 138 pounds to tie the score at 36-36 heading into the final match. Tenth-ranked Drew Dunn then posted a 7-2 decision at 145 over Braylon Griffiths, winning the matchup of state qualifiers from … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ottumwa wrestlers on wins by Bennett, Dunn in final 2 matches

Jaguars place 3rd at Mustang Invitational behind champions Hron, Cahill, English

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Ankeny Centennial's varsity wrestling lineup could undergo a lot of changes before the end of the season. The one that the Jaguars have right now is already pretty good. Centennial placed third among 14 teams in the Mustang Invitational on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes. The Jaguars finished with 174 points. "As a team we have a lot of room for … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at Mustang Invitational behind champions Hron, Cahill, English

‘We wanted to go out and make a statement’: Jaguars romp past Waukee

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Thursday's season opener was a smashing success for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. The Jaguars recorded eight falls and rolled to a 60-18 victory over visiting Waukee in a non-conference dual meet. "It was a good start for us," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "We got a pin in the first seven matches--most of them in the first period, so that was … [Read more...] about ‘We wanted to go out and make a statement’: Jaguars romp past Waukee

‘It should be a fun year’: Jaguars boast 6 returning state qualifiers

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Thursday will be a special night for Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth. The Jaguars will open their season by hosting a dual meet against Waukee. "It will be the first time in my career that I will face a former wrestler of mine as a head coach," said Groth. "John Meeks wrestled at Des Moines Roosevelt when I was coaching there (and was a … [Read more...] about ‘It should be a fun year’: Jaguars boast 6 returning state qualifiers

‘It feels amazing, but I want more’: Jags’ Cahill not satisfied with 5th-place finish

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After earning a fifth-place finish in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Ankeny Centennial junior Carter Cahill is still hungry. "It feels amazing, but I want more," said Cahill. "Next year I'm certainly shooting for that state championship." The sixth-ranked Cahill posted a 7-2 decision over No. 10 Ryan Van Donselaar of Pella in the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels amazing, but I want more’: Jags’ Cahill not satisfied with 5th-place finish

Cahill avenges loss to Fort Dodge’s Cook, assures himself of top-six finish

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Ankeny Centennial's Carter Cahill didn't get down on himself after a first-round loss in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Thursday. The sixth-ranked Cahill has responded with three consecutive consolation victories at 160 pounds. He posted a 3-2 decision over No. 5 Kody Cook of Fort Dodge on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena, assuring himself of … [Read more...] about Cahill avenges loss to Fort Dodge’s Cook, assures himself of top-six finish

Wiener advances to quarterfinals; 3 other Jaguars alive in consolation bracket

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Ankeny Centennial's Cael Wiener was a lot more relaxed heading into this year's Class 3A state wrestling tournament. He felt even better after advancing to Friday's quarterfinals. The eighth-ranked Wiener posted a 12-6 decision over No. 7 Nate Bierma of Valley in a first-round match at 113 pounds on Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. He Improved his record … [Read more...] about Wiener advances to quarterfinals; 3 other Jaguars alive in consolation bracket

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cody Vandermark, Centennial wrestling

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Freshman Cody Vandermark is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He helped the Jaguars to a 16-7 dual record this season. "Cody is an undersized 106-pounder--he weighs 93 pounds--who has subbed for us at 106 numerous times, often on short notice," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "He works his tail off." Vandermark closed out his season on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cody Vandermark, Centennial wrestling

Helmkamp wins district title, advances to state along with 5 other Jaguars

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Ankeny Centennial's Jackson Helmkamp and Cael Wiener are heading back to the state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Four of their teammates will be joining them. Helmkamp won a Class 3A district title on Saturday at Marshalltown to earn his third consecutive trip to state, while Wiener claimed runner-up honors to qualify for the second year … [Read more...] about Helmkamp wins district title, advances to state along with 5 other Jaguars

Jaguars use JV lineup, fall to No. 3 Waukee in final at regional duals

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers decided to play it safe on Wednesday night. Using a lineup of junior varsity matmen, the Jaguars posted a 46-9 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes in a Class 3A regional dual before dropping an 81-0 decision to host Waukee in the final round. The third-ranked Warriors advanced to next week's state duals tournament at Wells … [Read more...] about Jaguars use JV lineup, fall to No. 3 Waukee in final at regional duals

Centennial wrestlers capture Iowa Conference crown on Wells’ pin

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There was a lot at stake when Ankeny Centennial's Jackie Wells and Ankeny's Will Hinrichs took the mat for the championship match at 195 pounds in the CIML Iowa Conference wrestling tournament on Friday night. Wells didn't know it, but the outcome of the whole tournament was on the line. The Centennial senior got a pin in 3 minutes 35 seconds, allowing … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers capture Iowa Conference crown on Wells’ pin

‘I’d probably give us about a C’: Jaguars tie for 8th place at Ed Winger Invite

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Saturday wasn't a great day for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. The Jaguars tied for eighth place among 20 teams in the prestigious Ed Winger Invitational at Urbandale. They finished with 87 points, equaling the total amassed by a Valley squad that Centennial defeated earlier this month, 51-24. "I'd probably give us about a C," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘I’d probably give us about a C’: Jaguars tie for 8th place at Ed Winger Invite

Boyle’s pin in OT sparks Centennial wrestlers to 66-11 victory over Mohawks

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Thursday's dual meet got off to an exciting start for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. The rest of the night went pretty well for the Jaguars, too. Heavyweight Logan Boyle provided an early spark with a fall in overtime and Centennial went on to defeat visiting Mason City, 66-11, in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Jaguars improved their dual … [Read more...] about Boyle’s pin in OT sparks Centennial wrestlers to 66-11 victory over Mohawks

Bruhl returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 4-1 record at Osage Duals

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After losing to top-ranked Southeast Polk midway through the tournament, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers rebounded on Saturday to defeat two other rated opponents to close out the Osage Duals. The Jaguars posted a 36-34 victory over Osage, then followed with a 35-30 win over Independence. Those teams are ranked No. 2 and No. 8, respectively, in Class … [Read more...] about Bruhl returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 4-1 record at Osage Duals