ALGONA—Fifth-ranked Forest City out-scored sixth-ranked Algona 14-6 in the game’s final 3:39 to break open a two-point contest and went onto a 64-54 season-opening non-conference win on Tuesday, Nov. 26 in battle of two Top 10 ranked Class 3A teams.

The contest was very tight early until the home team went on a 6-0 run to take a 13-8 lead. But, Forest City hit a late three-pointer to make the score 13-11 at the conclusion of the first period.