The ACGC Chargers girls basketball team played a near complete game as they defeated the CAM Cougars 53-23 Monday night. The offense was efficient, took advantage of their opportunities, and rebounded well. The Charger defense was even better. ACGC forced turnovers and limited the Cougars to single digits in all four quarters. Three Chargers also finished with double-digit points as ACGC walked away with a win to move to 11-1.

Neither offense was red hot out of the gate. Maddie Richter hit the Cougars’ lone three-pointer to give CAM an early lead. However, the Chargers would respond with an 11-0 run to take the lead for good. Shay Lemke hit two threes, while Camdyn Richter added five points to give ACGC a 13-point lead at the end of the opening quarter. The opening half was also marked by the Chargers’ stifling defense. CAM struggled to break through as ACGC forced numerous turnovers that turned into transition points. Karli Kautzky led the first half scoring for ACGC with 11 as the Chargers took a 33-12 lead to the break.

Little changed in the second half. The Charger defense continued to pose problems for CAM. Meanwhile, the ACGC offensive was able to build on the lead. Camdyn Richter knocked down two second-half threes to lead the game in scoring with 18 points. Maddie Richter finished with 10 leading CAM’s offense. Head coach Brad Baudler was proud of how his team defended, especially when it came to limiting the production of Maddie Richter.

In addition to Camdyn Richter and Kautzky, Lemke also finished with double-digit points. Baudler said he liked how all of them contributed in their own ways.

Up next for the Chargers is another road contest against Ogden on Tuesday. Although there are some things to clean up, Baudler wants to see much of the same.

ACGC’s contest against Ogden is scheduled for 6 pm, while CAM will Travel to Woodbine on Tuesday night.