The Class 1A top-ranked Grand View Christian Thunder proved too much for Atlantic to handle in boys hoops on Thursday night at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny. After the Trojans went bucket for bucket with the Thunder through 1 1/2 quarters, Grand View Christian hit the gas and pulled away for a 96-68 win. The game was tied at 24 at the end of the first, and it was an 8-point Thunder lead at half. The Thunder erupted for a 31-12 advantage in the third to take control. Atlantic Head Coach Derek Hall said the team got a little gassed after a good start.

William Penn recruit Manny Hammonds and his fellow backcourt mate Josh Baucum were tough to slow down. Hammonds finished with 30 points on the night and Baucum added 29. The Thunder stay unbeaten at 15-0. They will travel to West Marshall on Friday. Coach Hall said it was great experience to play a great team like Grand View Christian.

Atlantic got 15 points each from Dayton Templeton, Colton Rasmussen, and Carter Pellett. The Trojans fall to 3-11 on the season. They will travel to Creston for their next game on Monday.