The Glenwood Rams erupted for 29 points in the third quarter and ran away from the Atlantic Trojans for a 70-49 District Final win on Friday night in Glenwood. It was a tight game early and Atlantic led 11-9 at the end of the first. Glenwood then went on a run to lead by as many as 11 in the second quarter before Atlantic fought back to make it a 3 point game at halftime. Chase Mullenix hit a long three just before the buzzer to make it a 27-24 Glenwood lead at half.

Glenwood then outscored the Trojans 29-14 in the third quarter and held a double digit lead the rest of the way. Atlantic would only get as close as 12 in the final quarter.

Atlantic Head Coach Alan Jenkins said he knew the Trojans would have trouble defensively when he saw the second half starters for Glenwood. The Rams brought out their strong shooters and forced Atlantic’s big men to come out to the perimeter to defend.

Glenwood was led by 15 points from both Christian Stanislav and Andrew Blum. The Rams improved to 21-2 and will face the Harlan Cyclones in the Substate Final. That game will be played at Abraham Lincoln High School at 7:00pm on Monday night.

Chase Mullenix led Atlantic with 12 points, Austin Alexander and Scott Leonard both finished with 11. The Trojans see their season end with a record of 14-9.

Coach Jenkins said he wanted to talk to his guys as long as he could after the game to savor the moment because he is proud of what this group of seniors has accomplished. He said you would have to go back to the 70’s to find an Atlantic boys team that has had this successful of a four year run.