The ACGC boys wrestling team won the District 2 championship, qualifying six wrestlers for the state tournament in the process: Charlie Christensen (144), Ryder Cline (150), Carter Richter (215), Jack Sheeder (285), Chase Slaybaugh (120) and Lane Stringer (157). Photo courtesy of ACGC wrestling
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys wrestling team won the IHSAA District 2 meet on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Colfax-Mingo with 186.5 points. Second place went to North Mahaska with 175.5 points. The Chargers had one champion, Charlie Christensen (144). Christensen defeated Bryer Jack of HLV, Victor, by fall. ACGC’s five other qualifiers placed second: Ryder Cline (150), Carter Richter (215), Jack Sheeder (285), Chase Slaybaugh (120) and Lane Stringer (157). The six qualifiers tie a school record, which the Chargers also accomplished last season. ACGC had four third-place finishes: Brandon Carlson (175), Ty Ganzer (138), Angel Martinez (165) and Gavin Steensen (113).
The state tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and goes through the weekend at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines. The Class 1A first round begins on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m.
ACGC first round matchups:
- Slaybaugh (120) vs. Braden Anderson (Hinton)
- Christensen (144) vs. Chase O’Riley (Lenox)
- Cline (150) vs. Winton Hogen (Central Springs)
- Stringer (157) vs. Kyle Engelken (Maquoketa Valley)
- Richter (215) vs. Caleb Puderbaugh (Martensdale-St. Marys)
- Sheeder (285) vs. Lane Meyer (Audubon)
Full ACGC District 2 results:
- Brandon Carlson (175): third place
- Charlie Christensen (144): first place
- Ryder Cline (150): second place
- Ty Ganzer (138): third place
- Angel Martinez (165): third place
- Morgun Nolte (190): fourth place
- Carter Richter (215): second place
- Jack Sheeder (285): second place
- Chase Slaybaugh (120): second place
- Gavin Steensen (113): third place
- Lane Stringer (157): second place