By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball team (0-7) lost at ACGC (2-4) on Friday, Dec. 19. The cross-county rivals and conference opponents were locked in a tight battle for most of this game, tied at 16-16 at the end of the first, and ACGC taking a small three-point lead into halftime, and only a five-point lead into the fourth quarter. Panorama had trouble scoring in the fourth, which ultimately led to the Chargers’ win. Panorama goes on winter break and returns to face Pleasantville (3-3) away from home on Jan. 5.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls basketball team (2-5) held a halftime lead in its Friday, Dec. 19 game at No. 8 ACGC (7-0). The Panthers were up, 17-12, heading into the second half, but a strong third quarter from the Chargers, and an even stronger fourth, led them to the 10-point win. The loss ends the Panthers’ two game winning streak but holding firm against one of the best teams in 2A is a good sign for the squad heading forward.

Morgan Crees stuffed the stat sheet in this game, leading the team with 18 points, seven steals, tied for the lead in rebounds with Ruth Fett with five, and tied for Lexi Galvan in assists with two.

The girls team goes on winter break and will return to the court on Jan. 5 at Pleasantville (4-3).

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys wrestling team competed at the Pleasantville Dual Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 20. The Panthers won duals against West Central Valley, 48-23, and against Colfax-Mingo, 48-24. Panorama lost duals against host Pleasantville, 48-23, against Albia, 59-16, and a close loss to Bondurant-Farrar, 33-30. Full results for the dual tournament can be found HERE.

The Panthers go on winter break and will return to the mats for the PCM Wrestling Invite on Jan. 10. Panorama will battle against Central Decatur, Charlton, Des Moines East, Frontenac, Gilbert, Indianola, Iowa Falls-Alden, Knoxville, Nevada, PCM, Pleasantville, South Tama County, Southeast Polk and Southeast Warren. 

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls wrestling team competed at the Tiger Invite on Friday, Dec. 19 at Carroll High School. Two Panthers left the tournament on top of their respective weight classes: Gracie Recker (155) and Emma Walker (170). Recker won her championship bout over Cyah Mick of Sioux City East. Walker won her title over Rylie Massey of Kuemper Catholic.

The girls return to action on Jan. 6 for the Panorama Girls Wrestling Invite. Panorama will compete against ACGC, Atlantic, Creston, Harlan Community, I-35, Mount Ayr, Perry and SWAT Valkyrie.

FULL PANORAMA RESULTS:

105: Natalie Waltz (5-10) placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Natalie Waltz (Panorama) 5-10 over Taelyn Johnson (East Sac) 5-10 (Fall 1:31)

Semifinal – Lexi Jones (Sioux Central) 12-7 over Natalie Waltz (Panorama) 5-10 (Fall 3:42)

Cons. Semi – Natalie Waltz (Panorama) 5-10 received a bye (Bye)

3rd Place Match – Destiny Riesselman (Carroll) 11-8 over Natalie Waltz (Panorama) 5-10 (Fall 0:36)

110: Laicey Richey (4-7) placed 3rd and scored 9.0 team points.

Round 1 – Abbie Carver (Kuemper) 5-11 over Laicey Richey (Panorama) 4-7 (Dec. 6-2)

Round 2 – Laicey Richey (Panorama) 4-7 over Adrianna Westbrook (Sioux City East) 3-14 (Fall 5:22)

Round 3 – Brianna Hernandez (Carroll) 9-5 over Laicey Richey (Panorama) 4-7 (Dec. 6-1)

115: Cadence Petersen (6-11) placed 4th and scored 4.0 team points.

Round 1 – Remi Pillars (Sioux Central) 11-10 over Cadence Petersen (Panorama) 6-11 (Fall 1:01)

Round 2 – Kamee Jones (Carroll) 16-6 over Cadence Petersen (Panorama) 6-11 (Fall 3:30)

Round 3 – Claire Allman (Kuemper) 4-12 over Cadence Petersen (Panorama) 6-11 (Dec. 13-8)

120: Ella Carico (4-12) placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Ella Carico (Panorama) 4-12 over Gabby Robertson (Sioux City East) 7-12 (MD 12-4)

Semifinal – April Banda (Sioux Central) 16-6 over Ella Carico (Panorama) 4-12 (Fall 1:52)

Cons. Semi – Ella Carico (Panorama) 4-12 received a bye (Bye)

3rd Place Match – Kenzie Wignall (Baxter) 10-11 over Ella Carico (Panorama) 4-12 (Fall 1:14)

125: Miley Nolan (7-9) placed 3rd and scored 0.0 team points.

Round 1 – Riley Sommerfeld (Kuemper) 6-5 over Miley Nolan (Panorama) 7-9 (Fall 1:47)

Round 2 – Nichole Hart (Sioux Central) 20-1 over Miley Nolan (Panorama) 7-9 (Fall 1:13)

135: Abbey Waltz (4-10) placed 4th and scored 9.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Abbey Waltz (Panorama) 4-10 over Tatum Mancini (Kuemper) 2-1 (Dec. 9-5)

Semifinal – Sigrid Adams (Sioux Central) 13-4 over Abbey Waltz (Panorama) 4-10 (Fall 0:58)

Cons. Semi – Abbey Waltz (Panorama) 4-10 received a bye (Bye)

3rd Place Match – Tatum Mancini (Kuemper) 2-1 over Abbey Waltz (Panorama) 4-10 (Fall 1:24)

140: Dafne Hernandez (3-11) placed 5th and scored 5.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Cameron Kinkade (Carroll) 6-14 over Dafne Hernandez (Panorama) 3-11 (Fall 5:05)

Cons. Round 1 – Dafne Hernandez (Panorama) 3-11 received a bye (Bye)

Cons. Semi – Finia Vogel (East Sac) 5-7 over Dafne Hernandez (Panorama) 3-11 (Fall 1:26)

5th Place Match – Dafne Hernandez (Panorama) 3-11 received a bye (Bye)

145: Alyssa Hall (2-8) placed 5th and scored 5.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Mariah Tarpeh (Sioux City East) 3-2 over Alyssa Hall (Panorama) 2-8 (Fall 3:42)

Cons. Round 1 – Alyssa Hall (Panorama) 2-8 received a bye (Bye)

Cons. Semi – Penelope Bower (Sioux City East) 7-5 over Alyssa Hall (Panorama) 2-8 (Fall 3:49)

5th Place Match – Alyssa Hall (Panorama) 2-8 received a bye (Bye)

155: Gracie Recker (19-2) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Gracie Recker (Panorama) 19-2 received a bye (Bye)

Semifinal – Gracie Recker (Panorama) 19-2 over Skylar Bloyer (Carroll) 6-14 (Fall 0:33)

1st Place Match – Gracie Recker (Panorama) 19-2 over Cyah Mick (Sioux City East) 6-3 (Fall 1:59)

170: Emma Walker (10-2) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Emma Walker (Panorama) 10-2 received a bye (Bye)

Semifinal – Emma Walker (Panorama) 10-2 over Johnelle Gliem (Baxter) 12-9 (Fall 1:02)

1st Place Match – Emma Walker (Panorama) 10-2 over Rylie Massey (Kuemper) 18-5 (Fall 1:07)

235: Ava Johnson (3-14) placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Ava Johnson (Panorama) 3-14 over Lillie Unrein (East Sac) 0-8 (Fall 3:21)

Semifinal – Emma Daniels (Carroll) 17-3 over Ava Johnson (Panorama) 3-14 (Fall 0:25)

Cons. Semi – Ava Johnson (Panorama) 3-14 received a bye (Bye)

3rd Place Match – Malayla Hurd (Baxter) 4-11 over Ava Johnson (Panorama) 3-14 (Fall 0:24)

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys basketball team (2-4) picked up a home conference win over Panorama (0-7) on Friday, Dec. 19. This was a close contest for the first three quarters, tied 16-16 at the end of the first, the Chargers leading by three at halftime, 29-26, and up by five heading into the fourth quarter, 44-39. ACGC kept up its scoring numbers while stifling Panorama, leading to the win.

Joe Crawford continued to put the ball in the basket for ACGC, leading the team with 21 points. Thomas Skram hit double figures with 16 points in part to his 4/6 shooting from behind the arc. Skram led the Chargers in assists with eight. Skram and Crawford led the team with three steals each.

The Chargers enter winter break with a win and return to action at Des Moines Christian (4-2) on Jan. 6.