(Guthrie Center) ACGC travels to DM Christian Friday night. Both teams are 1-1.
The Chargers have lost to Greene County (20-14) and beat Woodward-Granger (34-30). DM Christian dropped a 56-28 decision in Week 1 to Pella Christian and followed it up with a 48-7 win over DM Hoover. “They are going to be talented. They have talent every single year. They have a deep roster. Quality team. We are going to have to button up our chin strap and be ready for dog fight, because I think that’s what we are going to get.”
The two teams have contrasting styles. The Lions passed for 220 yards last week. Junior quarterback Tate Platte was 17/23 through the air with six TD’s and no interceptions. Carsen Thies had three catches for 70 yards and three scores, Gavin Phillips caught six balls for 64 yards and two touchdowns, and Owen Fadden had 46 yards on five catches with one TD.
ACGC got their running game rolling last week with Brock Littler and Seth Reno each topping 100 yards. The Charges rumbled for 365 yards and four touchdowns on 55 carries. Reno ran 22 times for 153 yards and one score. Littler found the end zone three times on 18 attempts for 136 yards. Ben Marsh added 40 yards and Austin Kunkle 36 yards.
ACGC coach Cody Matthweson:
