The Stanton Vikings needed a huge third quarter to pull away from the Griswold Tigers in Boys hoops on Monday night in Stanton.  After only leading by 2 at halftime the Vikings poured in 24 points in the third quarter to take control of the game and win 70-48.

The Tigers came out playing with confidence and used an aggressive defense to fluster the undefeated Vikings early.  Stanton rallied from deficits at the end of both the first and second quarter. Drake Johnson led the second half charge and scored 10 of his 20 points in that big third quarter. Dillion Rocha dropped in 15 points and the Vikings improve to 5-0 with a trip to Sidney on Tuesday night.

Griswold was led in the loss by Randy Harrison with 14 points. David Thompson and Clay Amos both finished with 10 points for the Tigers. Griswold falls to 0-7 on the season and will travel to Tri-Center on Tuesday night.