By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (4-0) extended its undefeated start to the season with a win at Van Meter (2-1) on Tuesday, Dec. 9. ACGC exploded in the second quarter, outscoring V-M 21-6 to give the Chargers a 35-18 lead heading into halftime, which they would carry to victory. Camdyn Richter led ACGC in scoring with 17 points on 6/8 shooting from the field. Meranda Gruber joined her in double figures with 12. Stella Largent led the team in rebounds with eight. Richter was close behind with seven. Becca Littler filled the stat sheet with eight points, a game-high five assists, four rebounds and three steals.

The Chargers face Ogden (0-5) at home tonight, Friday, Dec. 12. ACGC has won the last 13 matchups against the Bulldogs, including two blowout victories last season, 57-7 and 78-14.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls basketball team (0-3) fell at Madrid (4-0) on Friday, Dec. 5. The Panthers held a 30-22 lead over the Tigers heading into the fourth quarter, but the offense went cold. Panorama would only score two points in the final quarter, allowing Madrid to take the lead and the contest. Panorama spread the wealth on offense with all but one playing scoring. Nerea Gimeno-Perez led the team with eight points. Ruth Fett led the team in rebounds with nine. Morgan Crees led the team in assists with three.

Panorama faces another tough test at home tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 9, against No. 13 Earlham (3-0). Panorama lost the most recent battle between these programs, 46-40, last season.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys wrestling team competed at the Dennis Field Invitational at Woodward-Granger on Saturday, Dec. 6. The Chargers won three championships, courtesy of Ty Ganzer (138), Ryder Cline (150) and Carter Richter (215). Angel Martinez (175) came close to making it four titles for ACGC, placing second.

ACGC’s next meet is a quadrangular at home on Thursday, Dec. 11 at home. The Chargers face Coon Rapids-Bayard, Interstate 35 and Lenox.

FULL ACGC RESULTS

• Chase Slaybaugh (126): Third place
• Ty Ganzer (138): First place
• Ryder Cline (150): First place
• Lane Stringer (157): Fourth place
• Angel Martinez (175): Second place
• Brandon Carlson (190): Fifth place
• Blake Ganzer (190): Sixth place
• Carter Richter (215): First place
• Jack Sheeder (285): First place

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball team (0-3) lost its game at Madrid (3-0) on Friday, Dec. 5. Panorama went into halftime with a lead, 31-28. The Panthers were able to keep that lead heading into the fourth quarter, ahead by one point, 47-46. The Panther offense would run dry, only scoring three points in the final quarter, allowing Madrid to take the game. Three Panthers reached double-figure scoring with Jaxson Stauffer leading the way with 17 points. Reed Draper and Cruz Crandall both scored 10. Brayden Galvan nearly recorded a triple double with eight points, nine rebounds and nine assists.

Panorama hosts Earlham (3-0) tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 5. Earlham got the best of Panorama in the one matchup last season, 59-17. With two single-digit losses on their resume, the Panthers will hope to get back into the winners’ circle against a tough Cardinal side.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys wrestling team battled at the Dan Hill Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 5. Five Panthers earned spots on the podium at the tournament. Blake Schwartz (175) came closest to a championship, placing second. Austin Wagner (150) also performed well, earning third place. Other Panthers who placed were Syler Shaffer (126) earning fifth place, Collin Lestina (126) earning sixth place, and Sam Scanlan (190) also earning sixth.

The Panthers’ next competition is a quadrangular tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 9 at West Central Valley. Panorama will face Van Meter, Earlham and WCV.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls wrestling team competed at the Woodward-Granger Girls Wrestling Invite on Friday, Dec. 5 and left with some hardware. Two Panthers won championships at the tournament: Gracie Recker (155) and Emma Walker (170). Natalie Waltz (105) placed third, and Cadence Petersen (115) and Ava Johnson (235) both placed fourth.

Panorama competes at West Central Valley tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 9 in a quadrangular against Van Meter, Earlham and WCV.

FULL PANORAMA RESULTS

• Natalie Waltz (105): Third place
• Cadence Petersen (115): Fourth place
• Laicey Lutz (115): Sixth place
• Ella Carico (120): Sixth place
• Miley Nolan (125): Seventh place
• Gracie Recker (155): First place
• Emma Walker (170): First place
• Ava Johnson (235): Fourth place