The Atlantic girls basketball team started the game strong but couldn’t handle the amped up defensive pressure from Lewis Central in the second half of a 57-40 loss on Friday night. Atlantic used their own strong defense to jump out to an early 8-2 lead and carried a five point lead into the second quarter. Lewis Central grabbed a three point edge by halftime and then outscored the Trojans 19-7 in the third quarter to take control of the game. The Titans came out with an intensified full court press in the second half and use various defensive looks to fluster the Trojans. Atlantic finished with 28 turnovers on the night.

Megan Witte was a big factor in the game as well for LC. She scored 14 of her game high 28 points in that decisive third quarter. Isabella Smith had 9 points and Delaney Esterling dropped in 8 for the Titans. They improved to 4-2 going into the holiday break.

Atlantic was led by 14 points from Haley Rasmussen and 11 from McKenzie Waters. The Trojans fall to 4-5 to end the first portion of the season.