Jacy Kralik sank 8 straight free throws late in the fourth quarter to help Creston seal a 52-41 win over Atlantic in girls hoops on Tuesday in Atlantic. Kralik also hit three big 3-pointers in the game to lead the Panthers with 17 points. Brianna Fields added 11 and Gracie Hagle had 9.

Creston led 18-10 at the end of the first quarter but Atlantic used a 6 point run early in the second to get back in the game. Creston converted a three point play by Morgan Driskell to go up 25-20 at half. The Trojans would get within 1 at 27-26 in the third before Kralik hit her second three of the night to start a 7-0. Atlantic used a fouling strategy in the last few minutes to try to extend the game, and did get within 3 late before Kralik started to seal it at the line. Atlantic head coach Dan Vargason felt good about the improvement the Trojans made from the opener.

Freshman Paytn Harter had another solid outing for Atlantic with 19 points and Coach Vargason liked the way she played and the way the team fed her the ball.

Jada Jensen got going in the second half with 8 of her 10 points, that was something they knew they needed to have happen.

Creston improved to 2-1 win the victory. Atlantic falls to 0-2 and faces a very tough test from top ranked Glenwood on Friday. We’ll have that game on a KJANTV broadcast just before 6:00pm Friday.