Atlantic Boys Set For Playoff Basketball

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February 20th, 2026 by Clayton Wollner

The Atlantic Trojans Boys Basketball team has wrapped up their regular season and are preparing for their first round matchup with Sergeant Bluff-Luton. Atlantic finished the season with a 6-15 record, winning a pair of games in their final five matchups. They are led in scoring by seniors Gavin McLaren (14 ppg) and Kale Jensen (12 ppg). Head coach Dalton Franken wants his team to play strong in the paint, which can benefit their outside shooting.

Gavin McLaren has been a strong leader all season:

Kale Jensen has also stood out to Coach Franken in how he leads his teammates:

Coach Franken wants his guys to play a certain type of basketball once the postseason begins:

The Atlantic Trojans begin the district tournament when they travel to Sergeant Bluff-Luton on Monday, February 23rd. Tipoff scheduled for 7pm.