For the 12th time in program history, the Central College men's basketball team is heading to the NCAA Division III National Tournament. The Dutch qualified after winning the American Rivers Conference tournament championship over Nebraska Wesleyan University, 68-57, on Saturday. The squad was picked to go to St. Louis and take on No. 13-ranked … [Read more...] about Wehde helps Dutch to ARC tourney title, 12th trip to NCAA Div. III Championship
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Wehde scores game-winning basket with 2 seconds left to lift Central past Loras
Former Ankeny standout Karson Wehde scored one of the biggest baskets of his collegiate career on Saturday. The sophomore forward made a layup with 2 seconds left to give the Central College men's basketball team a 78-76 victory over Loras College at Pella. He scored off an assist from former Waukee player Owen Schipper. "The final play wasn't actually … [Read more...] about Wehde scores game-winning basket with 2 seconds left to lift Central past Loras
‘The coaches really made me feel wanted’: Wehde to play for Central
Ankeny senior Karson Wehde is hoping to get back on the basketball court later this month. At least now he knows where he'll be playing next season. Wehde has verbally committed to play for Central College. He announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "I am blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and basketball career at … [Read more...] about ‘The coaches really made me feel wanted’: Wehde to play for Central
Ankeny senior Wehde suffers broken leg, will miss entire boys’ basketball season
The Ankeny boys' basketball team will be missing one of its top players this winter. Senior wing Karson Wehde has suffered a season-ending injury before the Hawks even started practicing. "On Thursday night at open gym I broke the tibia and fibula in my leg," said Wehde. "I had surgery Friday morning, and I'll be out for the whole season." Wehde … [Read more...] about Ankeny senior Wehde suffers broken leg, will miss entire boys’ basketball season
‘It was a grind’: Ankeny boys top Warriors, will play Johnston in 4A quarterfinals
A year ago, the Waukee boys' basketball team ended Ankeny's bid for a second consecutive Class 4A state title with a 74-54 victory in a substate final. On Tuesday at Dallas Center-Grimes, the ninth-ranked Hawks returned the favor. Ankeny pulled away in the third quarter and then held on to beat the defending state champion Warriors, 62-57, in a … [Read more...] about ‘It was a grind’: Ankeny boys top Warriors, will play Johnston in 4A quarterfinals
‘It feels so good’: Hawks hold off Waukee, advance to state tourney for 17th time
The Ankeny boys' basketball team is headed to the state tournament for the 17th time. The ninth-ranked Hawks posted a 62-57 victory over Waukee in a Class 4A substate final on Tuesday at Dallas Center-Grimes. The game featured 13 lead changes. "It feels so good going back to state," said Ankeny junior Karson Wehde, whose basket early in the third … [Read more...] about ‘It feels so good’: Hawks hold off Waukee, advance to state tourney for 17th time
‘I know I can hit that shot’: Aguirre’s OT buzzer-beater lifts Ankeny past Jaguars
Ankeny's Lio Aguirre hadn't make a basket all night. He couldn't have picked a better time to sink his only shot. Aguirre made a jumper at the buzzer to give the sixth-ranked Hawks an 81-79 overtime victory against visiting Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The sophomore forward had missed a shot in the waning seconds of Tuesday's game at Des Moines Hoover, … [Read more...] about ‘I know I can hit that shot’: Aguirre’s OT buzzer-beater lifts Ankeny past Jaguars
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Junior guard Karson Wehde has helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 7-2 record. He is averaging 6.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. Wehde is shooting 25.0 percent from 3-point range (9-of-36) and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line (21-of-26). He is also one of the Hawks' top defenders. Here is some inside info on Wehde: How is the season … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Sophomore forward Karson Wehde helped the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 10-10 record. He scored six points as the Hawks ended their season with a 74-54 loss to second-ranked Waukee in a Class 4A substate final on Tuesday at Indianola. Wehde averaged 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. He placed third on the team with 15 3-point goals, shooting 35.7 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ golf
Karson Wehde shot an 84 to help the Ankeny boys' golf team to a 301-308 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Briarwood Golf Course. The Hawks will take a 3-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference into Wednesday's dual meet against Fort Dodge at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I am still looking for that person to fill our sixth spot on varsity, … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ golf