The Atlantic boys basketball team grinded out their first win of the season at home Tuesday night over Clarinda 60-56. The Trojans played from behind for a good chunk of the game but pushed ahead in the fourth quarter and made some key plays down the stretch to hang on. The Trojans led 17-11 at the end of the first but the Cardinals worked their way to the foul line in the 2nd quarter and led 31-28 at half. The Cardinals clinged to a one point lead 49-48 at the end of the third before giving up the edge early in the fourth.

Atlantic Head Coach Jeff Ebling said the Trojans smarter defensive effort in the 2nd half may have been the difference in this one.

Atlantic was led by 19 points from Skyler Handlos, 16 from Grant Sturm, and 12 from Tyler Moen. After the game Moen said the team handled the close game pressure well to pick up the win.

Atlantic improves to 1-2 and will next travel to face Creston for the second time this season on Friday night.

Clarinda was led by three players with 13: Connor Brown, Michael Shull, and Nathan Lindsay. The Cardinals fall to 3-1 and will now host Glenwood on Friday night.