By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panthers play two games tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 1, in a home triangular against West Central Valley (0-1) and ACGC (2-0) on Sept. 1. Panorama has won three of its last four games against WCV, dating back to 2023. They have struggled against a solid ACGC program in recent years, with their last win against the Chargers coming in 2018.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama football (0-2) lost to nearby rival ACGC (1-0) in its home opener on Friday, Aug. 28. Panorama left the first quarter tied, 7-7, but those seven points proved to be on the only ones they would score on the night.
Panorama’s one score came on a 43-yard fumble recovery by Reed Draper. Draper was also the team’s leader in tackles with 11 total and seven solo. Cruz Crandall was back under center for another season. ACGC’s stellar defense gave him trouble, going 3/10 for 33 yards and three INTs. The Panther’s leading rusher was Devonne Bell, who had eight carries for 10 yards.
Panorama hopes to bounce back in its game this week against South Hamilton (0-1). Panorama’s lone win a season ago was against South Hamilton, 28-22.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys and girls cross country teams both compete at the Woodward-Granger Cross Country Meet tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 1. The boys run against Baxter, CAM, Clarke Community, Collins-Maxwell, Perry, Saydel and Woodward-Granger. The girls run against Baxter, CAM, Clarke Community, Collins-Maxwell, Des Moines North, Perry, Saydel and Woodward-Granger.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC volleyball teams (2-0) next set of games is tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Panorama for a triangular against the Panthers (1-1) and West Central Valley (0-1). ACGC has won its last seven games against WCV and has not lost to Panorama since 2018.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC football team (1-0) notched its first win of the season at Panorama on Friday, Aug. 28. The game was tied 7-7 by the end of the first, but the Chargers doing the majority of their damage in the second half, scoring 34 points in the third and fourth quarters.
There were some questions as to who would start under center for ACGC entering the season. Sophomore Andrew Baumert answered that question well in the season opener. Baumert went 2/5 for 42 yards and an INT through the air, but on the ground is where he impressed. He had 17 carries for 167 yards and four TDs. Lane Stringer, Ryder Cline, Ryan Martens and William Skram all had one rushing TD a piece.
Stringer led the team in tackles with six total and four solo. Casen McCool, Nathan Baxter and Brandon Carlson had one fumble recovery each. Skram was sharp on defense with three INTs.
ACGC’s next game is against Southwest Valley (2-0) at home on Friday, Sept. 4.
Special to the Times Vedette
On Aug. 25 at Panorama West Golf Course, 34 players participated in the league tournament and awards banquet. The flight winners were Trent Crawmer, Jeff Muench, Ben Carr, Dave Minturn, Ted Ericson, Tim O’Brien, Tim Rickert, Mike Moore and Doug Hemphill. The season winner was Trent Crawmer, with Rryan Smith in second place and Kevin Koenigsberg in third place. Jay Merryman and Bill Eby have retired after leading the league for 10 years. Next year, Jerry Armstrong and Mike Moore will be managing the league.