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Charger boys lose to No. 6 Coon Rapids-Bayard, 74-40

Feb 6, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys basketball team (8-10) was defeated by No. 6 Coon Rapids-Bayard (18-1) away from home on Thursday, Feb. 5. ACGC kept it close it at the start of this game, trailing 14-8 at the end of the first quarter. The following two quarters, the Crusaders outscored ACGC 50-20, leading to their eventual win.

ACGC hosts Pleasantville (11-7) tonight, Friday, Feb. 6. ACGC won the game between these squads last season, 55-50.

Charger boys upset West Central Valley, 64-55

Feb 6, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The strong second half of the season continued for the ACGC boys basketball team (8-9) with an away win against West Central Valley (12-8) on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The game puts the Chargers one win away from reaching .500, something that seemed like a far cry just a few weeks ago.

Joe Crawford led the Chargers in scoring with 19 points, shooting 50% from the field, and led the team in assists with seven. William Skram with 14 and Blaize Dorsey with 13 joined him in double-figure scoring. The most impressive stat line came from Johnny Kading, who had eight points, 16 rebounds, four steals, four blocks and three assists.

ACGC girls fall to No. 14 Coon Rapids-Bayard, 60-45

Feb 6, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC girls basketball team (15-4) lost at No. 14 Coon Rapids-Bayard (15-5) on Thursday, Feb. 5. A slow first quarter for the Chargers ended up being the cause of their demise, heading into the first break down 23-7. ACGC bounced back with a better second quarter, outscoring the Crusaders 14-8, to bring the score to 31-21 heading into halftime. Another strong third quarter from CR-B kept ACGC at bay.

The next game for ACGC is at home against Pleasantville (7-10), tonight, Friday, Feb. 6. The Chargers have won the last three games against the Trojans, including a 58-33 win last season.

ACGC girls defeat West Central Valley, 46-30

Feb 6, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC girls basketball team (15-3) defeated West Central Valley (7-13) away from home on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Camdyn Richter led in scoring for the Chargers with 17 points. Meranda Gruber with 11, and Stella Largent with 10, joined her in double-figure scoring. Largent’s double-double streak ended, but she still led the team in rebounds with seven, as well as steals with six. Gruber led the team in assists with five.

Yester Years

Feb 6, 2026 | Yester Years

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 11, 2016

PULLING OUTLAW. Richard Clark wins races and trophies each year on a truck-pulling circuit. He is shown with an unusual first place trophy received at Rock Valley in 2012. It is a uniquely designed case holding a fine BBQ set.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 8, 2006

REAL CUT-UPS. Guthrie Center first-graders Peyton Busse and Morgan Vaughan stretch a paper Valentine cut out across the front doorway of the elementary school.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 7, 1996

SCULPTING WITH MORE POWER! Frank Teale of Panora uses a chainsaw to sculpt a gnome during Winterfest.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 6, 1986

CHALK UP TWO. Shannon Kindred is almost automatic for the Hawkettes when she gets this close to the basket against an opposing defense. She scored 42 points.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 11, 1976

PLATES ON SALE. Commemorative Bicentennial plates featuring the official Guthrie Center Bicentennial logo arrived Tuesday and are being sold at various Chamber of Commerce stores. Above, Chamber president Jim Vandevanter accepts a check for the first plates from Rosiene Barnes at the Shoe Box as logo designer Rick Rice displays the plates.