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ACGC falls to Woodward-Granger, 9-1

Jun 26, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team (3-18) lost to Woodward-Granger (11-11) at home on Tuesday, June 23. ACGC took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning but would lose their lead in the third. Tess Slaybaugh went 3/3 with all singles and the team’s lone RBI. Caydence Boals also had a multi-hit game, going 2/3 with one single and one double. Jerzee Huss and Olivia Mahaffey both had one double. Megan Underwood pitched all six innings, striking out two batters.

Chargers split doubleheader vs. Earlham, win 17-8, lose 9-3; travel to Madrid on Monday

Jun 26, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC baseball team (8-12) earned one win and one loss in their home doubleheader against Earlham (5-21) on Thursday, June 25. ACGC won game one, 17-8, and lost the follow-up, 9-3.

Game one

ACGC led at the end of the first inning 4-1, tacking on another run in the second to go up 5-1. Earlham answered back with a five-run third inning. ACGC scored one run to tie it at 6-6. Earlham scored two runs in the fourth, but ACGC answered back quickly with three more runs, now leading 9-8. Earlham’s offense ended there, while ACGC added eight more runs in the next two innings.

The Chargers were led by Blaize Dorsey, who went 2/3 with two walks, one single, one double and four RBIs. Joseph Fagan, Cal Clark, Roger Ochoa and Sayer Bireline-Huss each had two RBIs. Thomas Skram went 3/3 with two walks, two singles and one triple and one RBI. Bryce Benda had one RBI. Thomas Skram earned the win, pitching four innings and striking out five batters. Chase Slaybaugh pitched three innings, striking out one.

Game two

ACGC’s three-game winning streak came to an end during the second leg of this doubleheader. Earlham scored eight runs before ACGC got on the board with two runs in the fourth inning and adding one more in the sixth. Thomas Skram and Benda had multi-hit games, both with two singles. Benda had all three of ACGC’s RBIs. Benda also pitched three and one third innings, striking out four batters. Colton Clark pitched the other three and two third innings, also striking out four.

ACGC’s next game is at Madrid (8-14) on Monday, June 29. ACGC has won three straight games against Madrid including a 9-1 win earlier this season.

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Chargers win in extra innings over Woodward-Granger

Jun 26, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It took nine innings, but the ACGC baseball team (7-11) earned a comeback victory at home against Woodward-Granger (8-10) on Tuesday, June 23. ACGC trailed 3-0 heading into the fourth inning. The Chargers got on the board with one run in the fourth inning and two runs in the fifth to tie the game at 3-3. ACGC scored the game-winning run in the ninth inning to complete the comeback.

Four Chargers, Thomas Skram, William Skram, Cal Clark and Sayer Bireline-Huss, had multi-hit games. Thomas and William Skram had one RBI apiece with Colton Clark also adding one RBI. Blaize Dorsey pitched eight innings, striking out nine batters and only allowing six hits. Colton Clark earned the win.

Crawmer shoots even par 27 for low score

Jun 26, 2026 | Sports

Special to the Times Vedette

A total of 33 golfers participated in the Tuesday night men’s league on June 23 at Lake Panorama West Golf Gourse. Trent Crawmer shot even par 27 for low score. Paul Bewster was closest to the pin. John Peters made the longest putt. Tim Ganske needed only 14 putts. For the scramble, five of the six teams shot 5 under par. The team of Ryan Smith, Kevin Wellik, Ted Ericson and Jason Wolf won the shoot-out.

A short course in RAGBRAI culture and terms

Jun 26, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

With RAGBRAI’s trip across Iowa and through Guthrie County only a few weeks away, it helps to know some of the basics of RAGBRAI culture and lingo. Those along the route, and certainly those pedaling along, are sure to witness some of the following traditions and hear the terms that have become a part of the event.

Safety is a top priority in RAGBRAI. With that in mind, cyclists are expected to avoid any sudden turns or stops. Passing other cyclists generally happens on the left, which is why the shout of “On your left” can be heard often as faster riders move past slower riders.

Another key part of RAGBRAI culture is the concept of riders picking up after themselves. Traditionally, very little litter will be seen after the riders leave town.

The lingo

  • Car up/car back: A rider may suddenly holler, “Car up!” to indicate an automobile is approaching from ahead. Conversely, “Car back” means an auto is approaching from behind.
  • Virgin: A rider with the word “virgin” written on the back of the calf is most likely not announcing his/her sexual history but is simply a first-time RAGBRAI rider.
  • Sag wagon: This refers to the vehicles that an injured or exhausted rider can ride in, if unable to complete the day’s ride.
  • Kybo: This is a term for any type of porta-potty.
  • Live like a pig: This phrase refers to the fact that riders often must become accustomed to spending much of RAGBRAI week covered in sweat and road dust.
  • Rumbles: This is shouted by riders to warn others that rumble strips on the road are just ahead.
  • Grazing: This refers to riders’ frequent practice of trying many of the delicious offerings at stops along the way. Riders burn off thousands of calories daily, so dieting is non-existent. Luckily, dozens of food and drink vendors are signed up for July 20 in Guthrie Center, so the bicyclists and everyone else, will have plenty of grazing options.