Final minute 3 foils Vikings

Published 1:42 am Saturday, January 10, 2009

St. Ansgar held off Northwood-Kensett Friday night in a 54-48 win.

The Vikings (3-4, 1-3) had a 48-47 lead with 50 seconds to play but the Saints responded with a 3-pointer to take the lead. St. Ansgar extended its lead to six at the free throw line.

The Vikings were led by Jacob Gordon and Jesse Davidson, who both scored in double digits. Gordon notched 12 points while Davidson put in 10.

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Northwood-Kensett played Saturday against North Butler.

St. Ansgar 54, Northwood-Kensett 48

Northwood-Kensett 17 7 13 11 — 48

St. Ansgar 11 15 13 15 — 56