The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers are still in contention for a team trophy following Saturday's consolation rounds in the Class 3A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. The Jaguars got a third-place finish from Nic Leo at 182 pounds, while Noah Blubaugh took seventh at 126. Jackson Bresson added an eighth-place finish at 113. "I'm very proud of how our … [Read more...] about Leo places 3rd for Jaguars; Blubaugh takes 7th and Bresson finishes 8th
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‘Great round’ sends Centennial trio into Saturday’s championship matches
Ben Monroe has waited 365 days for another opportunity to win a state wrestling title. Two of his Ankeny Centennial teammates, Eric Owens and Logan Neils, had their own championship aspirations. Now, the trio will get their chance on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. All three of them won semifinal matches on Friday afternoon to advance to the Class … [Read more...] about ‘Great round’ sends Centennial trio into Saturday’s championship matches
Jaguars send 4 wrestlers into semifinals, while Ankeny advances top-ranked duo
Ankeny Centennial has advanced four wrestlers and Ankeny has qualified two for the Class 3A semifinals of the state tournament on Friday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. The fifth-ranked Jaguars won four of their five quarterfinal matches on Friday morning. The No. 7 Hawks won two of their three quarterfinal bouts. Centennial got wins from top-ranked … [Read more...] about Jaguars send 4 wrestlers into semifinals, while Ankeny advances top-ranked duo
Jaguars advance 5 wrestlers, Hawks send 3 to Class 3A quarterfinals
Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial are off to good starts in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Fifth-ranked Centennial still has six wrestlers alive following Thursday's opening round, including five quarterfinalists. The Jaguars are in ninth place with 17 points in the team standings. "I'm happy for the six that are still … [Read more...] about Jaguars advance 5 wrestlers, Hawks send 3 to Class 3A quarterfinals
Jaguars will face Bettendorf in Class 3A quarterfinals of state duals tournament
It's already been an historic winter for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. On Wednesday, the Jaguars will try to add another chapter to their storybook season. Third-seeded Centennial will make its first appearance in the state duals tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. The Jaguars (19-0) will face sixth-seeded Bettendorf in the Class 3A quarterfinals at 9 … [Read more...] about Jaguars will face Bettendorf in Class 3A quarterfinals of state duals tournament