By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC football keeps racking up the points
The ACGC football team has been rolling so far this season, just as they did the last three. There was some preseason worry that the ACGC offense may suffer without star QB Jathan South under center. But, under Coach Matthewson (recently named Best Guthrie County Coach), the Chargers have once again found a way to consistently get into the endzone.
This season is not just one guy finding the end zone either (not to detract from Mike Fuller’s 14 TDs a season ago). Through three games, the ACGC offense has spread the wealth, and there is plenty to go around.
So far this season, ACGC has scored 40 points once and 54 points twice. In those three games, nine Chargers have scored touchdowns. Joe Crawford is the leader of the rushing attack from ACGC with 365 yards and six TDs. Besides Crawford, four other Chargers have more than one TD: Angel Martinez, Andrew Baumert, Brexton Scheider and Thomas Skram (two rushing, one passing). Ryder Cline, Lane Stringer and Jack Sheeder all have one score each. Oh, and don’t forget Kinnick Froehlich, who scored on a pick six, turning defense into offense. If ACGC is able to keep this production up, it will be scary for the rest of class A.
Oswald breaks records
Coon Rapids-Bayard football player Caden Oswald produced a truly dominant performance against Exira-EHK last Friday. While 8 player football lends itself to wild scorelines, sometimes you just have to tip your cap at a performance. Oswald, a junior, carried the ball 21 times for 391 yards and eight TDs in the 64-62 win for his side. The 391 yards and eight TDs are both school records.
Handling a loss
The Panorama community has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of student Savannah Matthias. The response from the community has been nothing short of incredible with photos of teachers wearing pink in remembrance, and the football team encouraging fans to join its players in wearing pink against West Central Valley tonight, Sept. 19.
It’s tragic that any school district, friends or family members would have to endure something as sad as a life lost too soon. It’s something that struck my own former high school during my years there, and after. If you are struggling with the loss, I encourage you to reach out to counselors, mental health professionals or loved ones during this time.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at noon at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie Center. It will take place at the pavilion on top of the hill.