By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The No. 5 ACGC football team (4-0) travels to No. 9 Madrid (3-1) for a matchup of top 10 teams on Sept. 26. This will be the Chargers’ toughest test of the season so far. Madrid defeated ACGC in the most recent meeting two seasons ago, 21-14. Madrid’s one loss came in the first week of the season against Woodward-Granger.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Despite dropping the second set in this matchup, ACGC (13-4) provided a dominant performance at home on Tuesday, Sept. 23 against Pleasantville (8-8). ACGC won the first set, 25-8, lost the second, 27-25, then won the next two sets, 25-14 and 25-13.
Becca Littler led the way in assists with 36, most of which went to the swinging arm of Stella Largent, who recorded 29 kills. Camdyn Richter also hit double digits with 13 kills. Libero Ilana Baumert had the most digs with 13. Kailee Kautzky had 10 digs as well. Littler was also excellent behind the line, leading the team in aces with nine, completing 28 of 30 serves overall.
ACGC’s next games will be in the Greene County Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 4. Other teams at the tournament will be Greene County, South Hardin, Nodaway Valley, Stanton, Carrol, Carlisle and Van Meter.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC girls cross country team hosted a cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 25. ACGC placed fourth with a team score of 71. Tri-Center won the meet with 34 points. ACGC’s Cadence Petersen had the best Charger time, and one of the best times of the entire meet, placing second in 22:58.
“On the girls side of things, Cadence Petersen and Brooklyn Schafer both ran extremely well, taking second and 11th places, respectively. I was really happy with my high school runners and the way they competed. Their times reflect that,” Head Coach Rick Blake said.
The Chargers’ next meet is at West Central Valley on Thursday, Sept. 25. ACGC competes against CAM, Ankeny Christian, West Central Valley, Nodaway Valley and Woodward Academy.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC cross country team competed in a home meet on Thursday, Sept. 25. IKM-Manning won the meet overall with 33 points. ACGC placed fourth with 111. It was the Chargers’ Preston Kent, however, who crossed the finish line first with a time of 18:05, nearly a full 30 seconds faster than the second-place finisher, Camden Morris from IKM-Manning.
“Adam Brown was another standout performer for the boys, running a personal best of 22:14, a huge improvement on his previous PR, which he set two weeks ago at ISU,” Head Coach Rick Blake said. “The boys, as a whole, ran well, and most cut time from last year or earlier in the season. Our older runners continue to be good leaders, while our younger runners are really improving at a rapid pace.”
The Chargers’ next meet is at West Central Valley on Thursday, Oct. 2. ACGC will compete against Woodward Academy, West Central Valley, Ankeny Christian, CAM and Nodaway Valley.
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Doug Hemphill made a career at Farmers State Bank in Yale.
Doug Hemphill of Farmers State Bank in Yale was recently honored by the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) for more than 50 years of service at the bank. The award was presented to Hemphill during the IBA Annual Convention on Monday, Sept. 22 in Des Moines. Hemphill was one of 22 individuals recognized for reaching the 50-year service milestone.
“Each year, it’s amazing to hear these bankers’ stories of dedication to their communities and the many relationships they formed throughout their 50-plus years of service. We’re honored to be able to celebrate the exemplary commitment and experience of Doug,” IBA president and CEO Adam Gregg said. “This event allows us the opportunity to recognize these legendary bankers among their family and friends, and in an environment that highlights their accomplishments and dedication for our next generation of bankers.”
Hemphill began working full time at Farmers State Bank in 1975 as a teller when the bank asset size was $5 million. He retired from his position as president and CEO in 2022, at which time the bank’s assets had grown to $64 million. He continues to serve on the bank’s board of directors.