The AHSTW Vikings stormed past the Griswold Tigers 85-22 on Monday night in Avoca. The Vikings impressed from the outset, starting the game with a 12-0 run and leading 33-9 by the end of the first quarter. The Vikings continued to build on that lead and paved their way to the District Semifinals on Thursday.

Brayden Lund had a terrific outing with 22 of his game-high 24 points in the first half, including five three-point makes. Lund hit a two right at the end of the first quarter that the crowd celebrated loudly. That was the hoop that put the Junior over 1,000 for his career. After the game Lund said it was nice to get into a groove early.

Kyle Sternberg added 18 points and Raydden Grobe had 14 in the Vikings 21st win of the season. A running clock was in place for the entire second half and the starters got their curtain call in the third quarter. Lund said it was fun to see some of the other guys get on the floor.

The Vikings will host Audubon in a District Semifinal on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. It will be the late game following IKM-Manning facing Exira-EHK in the other semi at 6:30 p.m.

Griswold was led by 11 points from Kamron Brownlee. The Tigers end the season at 4-17.