The AHSTW Vikings found their groove in the third quarter and pulled away from the Audubon Wheelers for a 60-34 win in a Class 1A District 15 Semifinal on Thursday.

The Wheelers hung tight early, rallying from an 11-2 early deficit to lead 14-13 at the end of the first. AHSTW pulled in front by five at half 26-21. Then the Vikings got rolling in the third. Brayden Lund scored 21 of his game-high 22 points in the second half and the Vikings grabbed a 15-point lead by the end of the third.

AHSTW Head Coach GG Harris gave credit for the turnaround to the other end of the floor.

Raydden Grobe finished with 18 points, 16 of those coming in the first half. He said he felt confident early.

The Vikings improve to 22-1 on the season and advance to the District 15 Final against Exira-EHK next Tuesday in Harlan at 7:00 p.m.

Audubon was led by 16 points from Carson Bauer. The Wheelers end the season with a record of 9-14.