The Atlantic boys basketball team halted a seven game losing skid on Thursday night with a 62-49 win at Clarinda. The Trojans took the lead early in the game and were able to slowly build the lead in the second half. The Trojans led 21-16 at the end of the first quarter and the margin was also five points at halftime. Atlantic then pushed the lead to 9 by the end of the third and led by as many as 17 down the stretch.
Three Trojans finished in double figures on the night and Head Coach Jeff Ebling thought the team moved the ball well on the offensive end.
Tyler Moen led all scorers in the game with 16 points, 10 of those coming in the first half. Coach Ebling thought Moen had a great game slashing to open spots in the Cardinals’ zone.
Logan Reilly finished with 13 points and Chase Mullenix had 12 for the Trojans. Atlantic improves to 5-9 on the season overall.
Clarinda was led by 15 points from Connor Brown who hit 3 three-pointers in the first half. The Cardinals fall to 6-9 on the year.