The ACGC Chargers basketball team found themselves in a physical matchup Monday night, but came away with a big 82-48 victory over the AHSTW Vikings. Out of the gate the Chargers went up tempo focusing on driving into the paint and embracing any contact on the way. The lightning fast pace helped put ACGC up 5-0 early. Luke Sternberg did rally his team cutting his way inside and making multiple jumpers to end the run, but it would not be enough as Payton Policky ignited a Chargers offense that led 20-11 by the end of the first. Going into the second, ACGC continually applied pressure while switching into zone defenses to confuse AHSTW and that created a 39-26 Chargers lead at halftime.

Going into the third quarter the Vikings lost all steam and consistently turned the ball over. Jathan South also helped the Chargers set the tone in the third quarter making four baskets alone. When the third quarter ended, ACGC was up 53-34. In the fourth quarter not much changed for both squads besides the offensive output from Mason Wahl. Wahl score 8 points in the last frame. In the end, AHSTW did not have enough double digit scoring to overcome ACGC. The win keeps the Chargers undefeated on the season with a record of 4-0.

ACGC was led in scoring by Jathan South with 25 points and Noah Kading with 16. AHSTW top scorers were Luke Sternberg with 16 and Camden Soukup scoring 12.

When looking back at Monday’s win, Chargers head coach Lance Kading credited his stifling defense limiting the Vikings offense to only 22 second half points.

Part of that tenacious defense was the effort’s of Policky. Coach Kading acknowledged the difference his tough mindset made on both sides of the score and scoring 15 points on his own.

The Chargers next game will be at home on Friday against a familiar rival in Panorama.

AHSTW stays winless on the year at 0-3 with their loss.