By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (3-13) lost both of its games against Des Moines Christian (14-3) at home on Thursday, June 19. Panorama lost the first game, 16-6, and the second game, 21-5. The Panthers are back in WCAC action at home on Monday, June 23, against Madrid (5-10). Panorama will look to end its six game skid. The Panthers last win came against Madrid, 14-4.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (3-11) lost at Woodward-Granger (6-9), 2-0, on Wednesday, June 18. Pitching and defense were the names of the game in this contest. There were only eight total hits, split evenly between the two teams, all of them singles. Bryce Dawes spent all six innings on the mound for Panorama. He struck out four and allowed one earned run.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama announced the hire of Tyler Prussing as its new head coach for the boys wrestling program. Prussing shared these comments with the school:

“For me, it’s about the opportunity to not only just coach in the sport I love; it’s also about the opportunity to watch young men grow… I’m just so blessed that I get to join a great district with great people all over it.”

Prussing says he is elated and blessed with this opportunity.

“A program of this nature leads to some lofty expectations, but I believe with my experience, both on the club side and the high school side, I can provide some continuity. Not only do we have a chance for continuity, but for growth in this program.”

Panorama’s wrestling program has experienced success in recent years. Last year under Jason Kirtley, Panorama sent five wrestlers to the state tournament. Four of those wrestlers, Joel Cooper, Landon Kirtley, Will Knapp and Gabe Wagner, were seniors. Blake Schwartz, a junior, was the other Panther wrestler to compete at state.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama activities director Bruce Dahlhauser responded to a Times Vedette inquiry on a recent report saying the school had been invited to join the Western Iowa Conference.

“We love being part of the WCAC and don’t see ourselves heading in a different direction. That said, anytime we get an invite, we think it’s important to take a look and make sure we’re doing what’s best for our students and our community and giving everyone the best shot at success. We have until Aug. 1 to provide our reply,” Dahlhauser said.

This comes at a time of uncertainty for the West Central Activities Conference. Des Moines Christian recently accepted a move to the Little Hawkeye Conference. Van Meter was extended an invite to the same conference but declined in January. Woodward-Granger was just accepted into the Heart of Iowa conference. ACGC and West Central Valley also received invites to the Western Iowa Conference.

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A total of 58 women played in the Panorama Women’s Golf League on June 17.  

In the A group, Coop Rickert was the low scratch winner with a 35. The second low scratch winners were Amy Block and Emily Spradling with a 36. Coop Rickert was the HDCP winner with a 23. The special event was closest to No. 2 pin on second shot, and Debbie Rockwell was the winner. Sharon Wedemeyer had the fewest putts with 14.

In the B group, Julie Rose was the low scratch winner with a 34. The second low scratch winners were Dawn Anderson and Kelli Koenigsberg with a 35. The HDCP winner was Jule Rose with a 14. The special event was The special event was closest to No. 2 pin on second shot, and Audrey Sunner was the winner. Julie Rose had the fewest putts with 15.

Karen Eby and Beth Muenzenberger each had a birdie, and Kathy Feilmeyer, Amy Ganske, Jo Ann Johnson and Marlys Metzger each had a chip-in.