The ADM Tigers shot sharp in a forceful victory over the Atlantic Boys winning 69-49 in the Class 3A Substate 8 Quarterfinal on Monday night.

The Tigers set a sharp tone in the first quarter going on an 8-0 run. Atlantic managed to break the run with a quick two from Colton Rasmussen, but ADM took control once again ending the quarter with a 15-6 lead.

In the second quarter Atlantic’s cold shooting continued to follow them with consecutive runs created by ADM. The Trojans looked flat with Rasmussen being held to only 9 points in the first half and the Tigers took full advantage with their fast court break going up 43-13 at half.

Atlantic picked things up in the second half with multiple triples in the start of the third thanks to the sharp shooting of Gavin McLaren. But, ADM did not relent and kept responding with layups inside to continually push away the hopes of an Atlantic comeback. While Atlantic did fight well, Head Coach Dalton Franken commented that a lack of composure cost them the game.

Atlantic was led by 22 points from Colton Rasmussen and 14 from Gavin McLaren. This senior group was a special one for Coach Franken and one that he will never forget.

The Trojans finish a solid season with a 7-16 record. Atlantic will say goodbye to an competitive senior class of 5: Colton Rasmussen, Nolan Waters, Tyrell Williams, Brock Henderson, and Thomas Leonard.

However, the future for Trojan Basketball is looking promising with the upcoming core of players.

ADM improves to 19-3 and will face Carroll on Thursday night.