By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball team (0-6) came close to ending its early-season slide at home against Interstate 35 (4-3) on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Panorama held the lead late in this game but ultimately could not hold off the I-35 comeback. Cruz Crandall with 18 and Latyn Ashworth with 13 led the team in scoring. Reed Draper was one point shy of a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds. Brayden Galvan continued to lead the team in assists, adding a game-high five.

Another close loss surely stings for the Panthers, who now have three single-digit losses to their name, but the team is performing better than its record. Panorama will have the chance to get a mark in the win column against an equally struggling ACGC (1-4) tonight. ACGC won both games between the two last season, 82-40 and 71-31.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

After an 0-4 start, the Panorama girls basketball team (2-4) has now won two straight games. Panorama was down narrowly at halftime, 20-18, but amped up their play in the second half. The Panthers outscored the Roadrunners 37-22 in the second half to earn the win. Morgan Crees was a major factor in the win, leading the team in points with 23, rebounds with nine and steals with five. Ines Gimeno-Perez also reached double-figure scoring with 11. Another major factor in the Panthers’ win was their active hands on defense with 19 steals. Six Panthers recorded multiple steals.

Panorama aims to continue its win streak but will face a tough challenge at No. 8 ACGC (6-0) tonight, Dec. 19. ACGC’s average point differential is a whopping 30.2. And, the Chargers swept Panorama last season, 61-40 and 54-35.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls wrestling team hits the mat tonight, Friday, Dec. 19 to compete in the Tiger Invite. Other teams at the tournament will be host Carroll, Pocahontas Area, Baxter, Sioux City East, East Sac County, Kuemper Catholic and Sioux Central.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys wrestling team hosted a quadrangular meet for its senior night on Thursday, Dec. 18. Panorama seniors honored were Conner Knapp, Nate Spencer, Syler Shaffer, Zach Hayden, Dylan Donovan, Blake Holman, Blake Schwartz, Austin Wagner and manager Elaine Lund.

Panorama narrowly lost its three duals to ACGC, 39-30, Ogden, 42-36, and Southeast Valley, 45-30. ACGC and Ogden were both ranked in the Iowa Wrestling Coaches Association preseason dual team rankings. Panorama competes again tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 20, at Pleasantville and will have three more duals. The team will face Pleasantville, Albia and West Central Valley.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys basketball team (1-4) host Panorama (0-6) on Friday, Dec. 19. The Chargers secured their first win of the season last week, while the Panthers will hope to gain their first against a WCAC opponent. ACGC won the two meetings between these squads last season, 82-40 and 71-31.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (6-0) will hit the hardwood against local rival and WCAC foe Panorama (2-4) tonight, Friday, Dec. 19. The series has been historically dominated by Panorama, but ACGC found the upper hand last season, defeating Panorama in both contests, 61-40 and 54-35.