The Atlantic Trojans Boys Basketball team will try to keep their season moving tonight in a Class 3A District 16 Final tonight against Glenwood. The game is set for a 7:00pm tip-off at Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln High School. This is the rubber match on the season as both teams won on the other’s home floor.

Atlantic won the first matchup 57-48 on December 15th in Glenwood.  Senior Ryan Hawkins had 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks in that game.  Junior Garrett Franken also had a big game with 19 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks.  Glenwood Sophomore Andrew Blum had 18 points in that first game.

The second meeting was played on January 12th in Atlantic with Glenwood picking up a 75-65 win.  Sophomore Guard Nate Mohr had 25 points and 8 assists for the Rams in the win while Andrew Blum had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.  Ryan Hawkins had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 block in that second clash.

Both teams are coming off impressive wins in their District Semi-Final games that were played Monday at Glenwood High School.  Atlantic took a 59-39 win over Winterset that was fueled by a monster night from Sophomore Center Scott Leonard who dropped in 21 points.  Glenwood made quick work of Creston 76-38 as Andrew Blum dropped in 25 points.

It’s a top ten rated battle tonight as Glenwood comes in ranked 6th in the final Class 3A poll of the season, Atlantic is ranked 8th.  We will have complete coverage for you on KJAN AM 1220, FM 101.1, online at kjan.com and on the mobile app. Pregame with Chris Parks and Seth Christensen will start at 6:45pm.