Kailey Jones rebounded a Claire Denning miss and put it in as time expired to give AHSTW a thrilling 63-61 overtime win over Audubon on Friday night. Aleah Hermensen had just tied the game at 61 with a long three with about 10 seconds to play before Denning raced up the floor and got free for a floater that bounced left off the rim to Jones. After the game Denning said it was a night to remember.

AHSTW Head Coach Steve Sauvain said they run a drill that tries to simulate those type of late game situations and he had a feeling they would at least get a look at the winning bucket.

Jones finished with 26 points to lead all scorers on the night, 14 of those coming in the fourth quarter and overtime. Claire Denning finished with 18 and Claire Harris had 12. The Vikings were able to avenge their only loss of the season, which was another overtime game on December 13 against the Wheelers that they dropped 54-48. Coach Sauvain said he was proud of the way the team battled.

The game was back and forth all night long with both teams making great plays. The Lady Vikes led 20-16 at the end of the first, Audubon grabbed a one point lead at half 30-29, and it was tied after three at 41 and at 53 at the end of regulation. The Lady Vikes improved to 14-1 with the victory and will now head to Missouri Valley on Tuesday.

Audubon was led by 20 points from Aleah Hermensen, 12 from Rylie Hartl, and 11 from Leah Subbert. The Wheelers fall to 10-4 and will next travel to IKM-Manning on Monday.