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

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball team (2-19) defeated Ogden (4-17) away from home on Tuesday, Feb. 10. This was a back-and-forth game from start to finish. Panorama led at the end of the first quarter, 12-5. Ogden punched back, outscoring Panorama 16-9 in the second and tying the game 21-21. Panorama took a two-point lead by the end of the third quarter and extended its lead even more in the fourth to secure the close win.

The Panthers return to the court on Monday, Feb. 16 to face West Central Valley (12-10) away from home. Panorama lost both of its games against the Wildcats this season, 61-37 and 54-45.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls basketball team (7-14) secured a confidence-boosting win at Ogden (2-20) on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Panorama had one of its best scoring quarters of the season right out of the gates, leading 24-7 at the end of the first quarter. Morgan Crees scored 23 points in the win, adding seven rebounds, four assists and six steals. Ines Gimeno-Perez with 16 points and Lexi Galvan with 15 points joined her in double-figure scoring. Galvan grabbed 12 rebounds to complete the double-double.

Panorama faces a tough test in the first round of the Class 2A Region 2 playoffs as the team travels to ACGC (17-4) on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The teams have squared off twice already this season with ACGC coming away victorious in both, 45-35 and 43-11.

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The Panorama boys wrestling team will compete at the IHSAA 1A District 7 tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4 in Ogden. The top two wrestlers from each weight class will qualify for the state championship tournament in Des Moines at the Casey’s Center from Feb. 18-21. Other teams competing at the district tournament are AGWSR, Janesville, Manson-NW Webster, Martensdale-St Marys, North Tama, Ogden, South Hamilton, West Central Valley and West Hancock.

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Panorama announced it will be hiring a new head volleyball coach for next season. The Panthers were previously being led by Mollie Lint.

“It wasn’t an easy decision to leave the girls or the program, but I wish the girls nothing but the best of luck and success in their future seasons. I’ll always be cheering them on from the sideline,” Lint said.

Lint had been in charge of the program since 2022-2023. The Panthers were 33-74 under Lint but saw consistent improvement in each of her years, starting at five wins and eventually leading to back-to-back double-digit-win seasons the last two years.

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ACGC (9-12) was surging toward the end of the season but had the misfortune of facing two 17-win teams to end its season, losing this one at Underwood (17-4) on Thursday, Feb. 12.

ACGC’s next game is a first-round matchup in the 1A-8 bracket against CAM (9-13) at home on Monday, Feb. 16. ACGC defeated CAM in a game earlier this season, 69-54. The biggest Cougar threat for the Chargers is Collin Bower. The senior is leading his squad in all major categories, averaging 15 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists.