(Atlantic) Atlantic and Denison-Schleswig square off in a regular-season finale tonight at Denison. The Trojans edged the Monarchs in the first go-around, 64-62, in overtime at Atlantic.
Atlantic forward Kale Jensen had an outstanding night, scoring the basketball. The senior led the team with 28 points while shooting 10-13 from the field, 2-4 from behind the arc, and 6-8 from the free throw line. Shelton Mualia snagged 12 rebounds for the Trojans.
Franken says the Trojans shot 13 percent from behind the three-point line, and Jensen kept the offense churning with the inside game.
Camdyn Nemitz led the Monarchs with 17 points, 6-10 from the field, and 4-8 from behind the arc. Wilson Riphin was a perfect 7-7 from the field, 1-1 from three-point land, and 1-2 from the free throw line. Denison-Schleswig shot 40 percent from the three-point line.
Atlantic is coming off an impressive 82-46 win over Lenox last Friday night. Coach Franken says it was the most complete game the team has played this season.
We will have the broadcast on KS 95.7 F.M., and audio-streamed on westerniowatoday.com. The pre-game shows start at 7:15. The tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
