For the second time this season the AHSTW boys basketball team pulled out a 3 point win over Tri-Center, this time it took overtime. The Vikings grabbed a 54-51 victory in the extra session after the teams finished regulation knotted up at 46. Sam Porter hit two free throws to push the lead back to 3 for AHSTW with 8 seconds left. Zach Elliott’s three point attempt to tie the game was off the mark at the buzzer, sealing the Vikings victory. AHSTW Head Coach GG Harris said it was a fun game to play in and a much needed win for his team.

The Vikings came up big at the free throw line, going 6 for 6 in the overtime session and 10-14 for the game. Coach Harris was proud of the way they came through under pressure.

Raydden Grobe led the Vikings with 22 points and Brayden Lund came off the bench to score 12. Lund said it was a great team win.

The Vikings improved to 17-4 and will now wait for their first round playoff opponent on the 20th. The Vikings are in 2A District 15 and will play the winner of the Kuemper Catholic vs. Underwood first round game.

Tri-Center was led by 18 points from Leyton Nelson and 12 from Ethan Alfers. The Trojans fall to 17-4 on the season and will also await their first round playoff opponent for the 20th. The Trojans are in 2A District 16 and will face the winner of the Clarinda vs. Missouri Valley first round game.