The AC/GC boys basketball team jumped out to a 15 point lead early in the second quarter and fought off Exira-EHK the rest of the way to pick up a 59-43 win on Saturday in Guthrie Center.

Both teams struggled to find any offense in the first half but the Chargers were able to drop 6 threes in the opening half to lead 22-10 at the break. The Spartans climbed within 5 in the third quarter and were within single digits a few times, but it never felt like the Chargers were going to let go of the lead. The Chargers found themselves at the free throw line a lot in the fourth quarter and were able to make enough to pull away for the convincing win.

Eli Kading finished with 21 points to lead AC/GC. Lucas Marsh added 15 and Ben Marsh had 10. The Chargers improved to 8-2 on the season.

Cash Emgarten scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to lead the Spartans scoring. Exira-EHK falls to 6-4 on the season.