On Friday, the Triton Mustangs were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-43 to the King's Christian Knights.
King's Christian found their leader in sophomore Owen Atkins, who posted 21 points. The matchup was Atkins' third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Lawlor, who had ten points.
Triton's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for King's Christian, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Triton will head out to take on Gloucester City at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for King's Christian, they will host Atlantic Christian on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (King's Christian has won 14 straight at home dating back to last season, while Atlantic Christian won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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