The AHSTW Vikings fended off Treynor for a 57-49 win on Thursday night in Avoca and secured at least a share of their third straight Western Iowa Conference title.

The Vikings started the game strong and led by seven at the end of the first. The Cardinals cut it down to a two point game a couple of times late in the second but each time AHSTW hit a three to push the lead back to five and it was 31-26 at the break. The Vikings would increase the lead to as much as 13 in the second half and then held off a late push by the Cardinals. Treynor would get as close as six with possession a couple of times but the Vikings held firm. AHSTW head coach GG Harris said it was a big win.

Coach Harris talked about the response the Vikings had each time the Cardinals got close.

Kyle Sternberg led the Vikings with 16 points. He said their experience paid off in the tense moments.

Sternberg was excited for the win and wants to close out the conference race strong.

Brayden Lund added 13 points and Ryan Wedemeyer finished with 11. The Vikings improved to 17-2 and are still a game up on Underwood for the WIC title with one game to go at Tri-Center.

Treynor was led by 16 points from Karson Elwood and 13 from Ethan Konz. The Cardinals fall to 12-6 and will host St. Albert on Saturday.