by Anthony Robinson
The Atlantic Trojann golf team traveled to Carroll to take on the Kuemper Knights in the first golf meet of the season on Tuesday night.
The Knights defeated the Trojanns 177-188.
Senior Kaitlynn Walter led the Trojanns with a 44. Sophomore Bailey Walter pitched in with a 46, sophomore Brooke Fletcher shot a 48, and junior Shelby Worth scored a 50 for the Trojanns. Senior Malachi Wickman finished with a 69 and senior Katie Blake stroked a 72.
The girls are back in action on Thursday night as the Trojanns host the Creston Panthers at Nishna Hills Golf Course.
In the boys meet at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club, the varsity squad fell nine points short to the Kuemper Knights, 149-158.
Sophomore Evan Schuler led the way carding a 37. Junior Sam Markham shot a 39, junior Travis Olsen finished with a 40, junior Ben Nelson and sophomore Sam Renaud both shot 42 and senior Cole Lowary shot a 46.
The JV team defeated the Knights 173-189. The team was led by sophomore Nick Barry and senior Derek Stork. Both finished with a 40.
JV Results
Nick Barry- 40
Derek Stork- 40
Ian McNees- 44
Travis Small- 49
Tim Archibald- 51
Kody Harris- 56
The boys travel to Creston on Thursday.