Atlantic 53, Divine Savior 50

January 18, 2026•1 min read

MLK Crossover Classic
Atlantic vs Divine Savior
Varsity Division
Final Score: Atlantic 53, Divine Savior 50**
Location: Highlands Christian

Atlantic showed resilience and composure at the MLK Crossover Classic, battling back from a deficit to secure a 53 to 50 Varsity victory over Divine Savior in a tightly contested matchup.

Divine Savior controlled stretches of the game with disciplined offense and strong execution, building momentum and putting pressure on Atlantic as the game progressed. Their ability to score in the half court and compete on the boards kept Atlantic chasing for much of the night.

Atlantic responded with urgency and togetherness. Defensive intensity increased, passing lanes tightened, and key stops began to swing momentum. Those defensive efforts turned into scoring opportunities that allowed Atlantic to close the gap and set up a dramatic finish.

Player of the Game

Watson delivered a poised and impactful performance, finishing with 14 points, 3 steals, and 4 rebounds. His leadership, defensive activity, and timely scoring helped Atlantic stay composed and complete the comeback.

Ty Watson, Atlantic
Watson delivered a poised and impactful performance, finishing with 14 points, 3 steals, and 4 rebounds. His leadership, defensive activity, and timely scoring helped Atlantic stay composed and complete the comeback.

Top Performers

Atlantic showed resilience and composure at the MLK Crossover Classic, battling back from a deficit to secure a 53 to 50 Varsity victory over Divine Savior in a tightly contested matchup.

Peterson Francois, Atlantic:
13 points, providing steady scoring support and effort throughout the game.

Divine Savior controlled stretches of the game with disciplined offense and strong execution, building momentum and putting pressure on Atlantic as the game progressed. Their ability to score in the half court and compete on the boards kept Atlantic chasing for much of the night.

Joost West, Divine Savior:
17 points, leading Divine Savior with confidence and consistency.

Key Takeaway

Atlantic’s refusal to quit and commitment to playing together defined the outcome.

Not giving up on each other and fighting through adversity helps win games.

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