Altamont picked up their eighth game out of their last nine, beating Flora 43-38 at home on Tuesday night. Defense was the theme o the low scoring first quarter as the Indians were held to just two field goals and two free throws while holding the Wolves to just two field goals as Altamont held a 6-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. The offense would start flowing in the second quarter, but the Indians were outscored 14-11 in the quarter as their two point lead turned into a one point deficit at halftime, 18-17. Altamont came out in the third quarter and took their lead back with a 12-9 run that would put them ahead by two, 29-27, at the end of third quarter. They would keep things going in the fourth quarter, putting together a 14-11 run to edge their lead out further and close out the 43-38 win. Altamont has finishes the month of January at 8-1 to move to 15-5 overall on the season. After playing their last four games at home, the Indians go back on the road on Friday as they get back into regular season National Trail Conference action at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City.
Altamont Scoring:
Kade Milleville – 17 points
Eli Miller – 12 points
Kaidyn Miller – 8 points
Aden McManaway – 4 points
Alec Jahraus – 2 points