Chargers Wrestlers Advance Six to State for Third Straight Year

AC/GC wrestling team sends six athletes to the state tournament for the third consecutive season

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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For the third year in a row, the AC/GC Chargers wrestling team will send six athletes to the state wrestling tournament. The Chargers competed at the regional tournament hosted at Colfax-Mingo, where six of their wrestlers secured a spot at the state tournament, including three who competed at state last year.

Why it matters

The Chargers' ability to consistently qualify multiple wrestlers for the state tournament demonstrates the strength and depth of their program. Advancing six wrestlers to state for a third straight year is an impressive accomplishment that highlights the team's coaching, training, and the individual talents of the student-athletes.

The details

At the regional tournament, senior Chase Slaybaugh placed second in the 120 weight class, senior Charlie Christensen won the 144 weight division, and junior Ryder Cline took second in the 150 weight class. Sophomore Lane Stringer, along with seniors Carter Richter and Jack Sheeder, all secured second place finishes in the 157, 215, and 285 weight classes respectively.

  • The Chargers competed at the regional tournament hosted at Colfax-Mingo.

The players

AC/GC Chargers

The high school wrestling team from AC/GC (Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center) that has qualified six wrestlers for the state tournament for the third consecutive year.

Chase Slaybaugh

A senior wrestler for the AC/GC Chargers who placed second in the 120 weight class at the regional tournament.

Charlie Christensen

A senior wrestler for the AC/GC Chargers who won the 144 weight division at the regional tournament.

Ryder Cline

A junior wrestler for the AC/GC Chargers who placed second in the 150 weight class at the regional tournament.

Lane Stringer

A sophomore wrestler for the AC/GC Chargers who placed second in the 157 weight class at the regional tournament.

Carter Richter

A senior wrestler for the AC/GC Chargers who placed second in the 215 weight class at the regional tournament.

Jack Sheeder

A senior wrestler for the AC/GC Chargers who placed second in the 285 weight class at the regional tournament.

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What’s next

The Chargers will take part in the state tournament at the Casey Center in Des Moines beginning Wednesday and going through Friday.

The takeaway

The AC/GC Chargers' ability to consistently qualify multiple wrestlers for the state tournament, including several returning state qualifiers, demonstrates the strength and depth of their wrestling program. This sustained success is a testament to the team's coaching, training, and the individual talents of the student-athletes.