By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys and girls cross country teams compete at the West Central Activities Conference Meet on Thursday, Oct. 16. ACGC will host, welcoming in Des Moines Christian, Earlham, Interstate 35, Madrid, Ogden, Panorama, Pleasantville, Van Meter, West Central Valley and Woodward-Granger.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC volleyball team (19-8) passed its first test in the WCAC tournament against Ogden (16-13) on Monday, Oct. 13. ACGC won both sets, 25-19. This moves them on to face the No. 2 team in the WCAC, Woodward-Granger (21-9).
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The No. 3 ACGC football team (7-0) earned a dominant away victory against AHSTW (3-4) on Friday, Oct. 10. Thomas Skram was called upon for a rare two passing attempts, resulting in two catches for 85 yards and one touchdown. Both passes were caught by Joe Crawford. Crawford was also solid on the ground with 11 rushing attempts for 107 yards and three TDs. Brexton Schneider led the rushing attack with 25 carries for 159 yards and two TDs. Ryder Cline (82 yards) and Skram (78) also contributed to ACGC’s 426 rushing yards on the day. Xander Harwood led the team in tackles with eight. He and Carter Richter recorded one sack each.
ACGC’s final game of the season will be its toughest test yet. The Chargers host No. 9 Riverside (6-1) on Friday, Oct. 17. Riverside is once again led by one of the best running backs in the state: Jaxon Gordon. Gordon currently has 1,827 rushing yards for 24 TDs. Slowing him down will be crucial to a Charger win. These squads have faced off each of the last two seasons. ACGC won last year’s 50-42 shootout and earned a 27-15 victory in 2023.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Guthrie County Historical Village (GCHV) held its annual Haunted Village event on Sunday, Oct. 12. Each building at the village had displays, costumed performers and/or Halloween-themed fun for kids of all ages. The Haunted Village marks the end of the season for GCHV, which is set to open again in May of 2026.
Jace and Kaiden Doyle sit with their spooky new friend.
Cassandra and John Mrozek with Asher in the stroller.
Each building held a scary surprise. The news office offered fortune telling.
Maeve and Declan Eichmeier listen as Kim Finnegan reads a story.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
A beautiful afternoon on Saturday welcomed attendees to Guthrie Center’s Fall Festival. Various vendors offered their wares, and live music played throughout the event. The meat-smoking competition was canceled due to low participation.
Tricia Schreck provided Guthrie Center Chamber information and sold shirts.
Paisley’s Pumpkin Patch offered pumpkins and gourds of all sizes.
Maison Shriver painted a design on the face of Andrea Ortega.