The Atlantic girls basketball team picked up their second win of the season over Clarinda on Tuesday night at the Atlantic Middle School 55-45.  The Trojans got it done behind the aggressiveness of McKenzie Waters and conversions at the free throw line.  Waters led the team with 15 points and knocked in all but 2 of those from the free throw line.  Coach Kelly Juhl said his team followed the lead of the Freshman in the second quarter.

The Trojans were playing catch-up a good portion of the game and didn’t have a lead until 5:55 left in the third quarter. The Trojans ended up 29 for 37 at the free throw line to make the comeback possible.  McKenna DenBeste was another key contributor for Atlantic with 14 points and Coach Juhl said she showed her potential in the win.

Clarinda was led in the loss by Bryn Morgenstern with 15 points and Lauren Bair with 12.  The Cardinals fall to 3-17 on the season and they have a game Thursday home against Creston.

Atlantic now prepares for their first round district game against East Sac County in Sac City.  We’ll have that game for you on KJAN with tip-off set for 7:00pm Saturday.