By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC baseball team (10-13) earned a close victory over AHSTW (4-19) away from home in the first round of substate on Monday, July 7. The postseason victory also got ACGC into double digits for the season, both feats that seemed to be unthinkable after the team’s two-win season a year ago. The Chargers have a quick turnaround and will travel to Woodbine (15-6) for the second round matchup. The Chargers have a quick turnaround and will travel to Woodbine (15-6) today, Tuesday, July 8, for the second round matchup. These two teams have not faced each other since 2022, when Woodbine came away with a 5-0 win.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (5-18) lost in the first round of substate at Ogden (13-15), on Monday, July 7, by a score of 5-1. Panorama’s run came in the final frame of the game to avoid the shutout. Panorama ends the season in ninth place in the West Central Activities Conference.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (8-21) continued to build momentum toward the postseason with its home win over Glidden-Ralston (14-6) on Thursday, July 3.

“We did a great job tonight with our approaches at the plate and did well against a good pitcher tonight in Subbert from Glidden,” Head Coach Ismael Galvan said. “Our team came focused and ready and put it all on the line. Lexi Galvan did a great job in the circle for us, and the defense made some great plays to get the W. Had some big home runs from Andrea Knode, who had two, and Bridget White (one) that led the offense, and we were able to run the bases well. We have played well these last two games, and it’s a great way to finish the regular season as we head into regional play.”

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls softball team (9-21) defeated Colfax-Mingo (3-18), 19-9, at home on Monday, July 7 in the first round of the Class 2A Region 4 playoffs.

“What a job by our girls tonight being resilient and getting the job done,” Head Coach Ismael Galvan said. “Down 5-0 in the bottom of the second (inning) and scored 10 runs with two outs to take the lead. They showed some grit and toughness as Colfax punched back and then took control of the game, winning in the bottom of the fourth by scoring 9 runs. Awesome how this team has come together these last three games, bringing the energy and strong mental focus and playing hard for each other. Proud coach right here.”

The Panorama bats were hot in this one. Eight Panthers had RBIs: Ellah Molly (four), Bridgette Ewing (three), Lexi Galvan (two) and Emma Walker, Andrea Knode, Bridgete White, Ines Gimeno-Perez and Hannah Dishman each had one. Galvan and Knode split time on the mound. In two and one-thirds innings, Galvan struck out two and picked up the win. Knode pitched the other one and two-thirds innings and struck out four.

Panorama faces East Marhsall (23-9) in round two on Wednesday, July 9. These teams have faced off once before, with East Marshall coming away victorious last season, 12-1. Panorama will have to find a way to slow down East Marshall’s Peyton Grabenbauer, who leads the team in hits, wins, ERA and strikeouts.