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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Sophomore Kadin Stutzman holds his opponent to the mat on Thursday night in Denison. Stutzman was one of the double winners on Thursday night.

Watchful Week of Wrestling

Kylie Neal, Editor January 10, 2020

The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers began the downhill stretch of the season this week at home. On Tuesday, Jan. 7 the Trojans took on Logan Magnolia, OA-BCIG, and Woodbine in a quadrangular meet.  The final...

The boys basketball team breaks it down before a game this season. The boys have won three games this year, topping Clarinda, Kuemper Catholic, and Shenandoah.

Holiday Hustle for Boys Hoops

Hana Holtz, Editor January 8, 2020

The grind didn’t stop for the boys basketball team over winter break. Atlantic faced off against Lewis Central, Winterset, and Shenandoah, as well as having practice. On Friday, Dec. 20, Atlantic...

Junior Haley Rasmussen guards her girl in a game earlier this season. Rasmussen has played varsity basketball since her freshman year.

Atlantic Girls Play Three Over Break

Hana Holtz, Editor January 7, 2020

While many students were kicking back and relaxing over the two-week hiatus from school, the Atlantic girls basketball team kept up their pace with practices, workouts, and competitions. The Trojans took...

Senior Cale Roller practices his moves on assistant coach Connor Larson during practice. Roller has participated in wrestling throughout high school and has developed many skills.

Winter Break Recap: Atlantic-CAM Wrestling

Kylie Neal, Editor January 7, 2020

While first semester came to an end on Friday, Dec. 20, the wrestling team kept at it, attending two meets over the winter break. At the Red Owens Holiday Classic, the Trojan wrestlers finished in third...

Brothers Cole and Alex Sampson chat after their race at the Nishna Valley YMCA. They were a part of the runner-up 400-yard freestyle relay team.

Trojan Swim Faces Off in Carroll

Hana Holtz, Editor December 20, 2019

In their last high-school swim meet before winter break, the boys swim team headed to Carroll for a triangular on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Boone team also made the long haul to complete the field. The...

Sophomore Kadin Stutzman shakes hands with an opponent before a match.

Trojans Take Down Knights and Titans

Kylie Neal, Editor December 20, 2019

The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers’ hard work and commitment is paying off. After weeks of early morning and after school practices, the Trojans were able to add two more dual victories to the list on Thursday,...

Sophomore Aspen Niklasen guards her girl on Tuesday night. Niklasen plays on both the varsity and JV squads.

Girls Hoops Outlast Kuemper

Hana Holtz, Editor December 19, 2019

With a record sitting at .500, the Trojan girls basketball team hosted Kuemper Catholic on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Hot on a three-game winning streak, the Trojans were antsy to take on the 1-5 Knights.  Coach...

Junior Skyler Handlos plays defense on the home court. He had seven rebounds against the Knights.

Trojans Pick Up a Win Against Kuemper

Connor Church, Editor December 19, 2019

The Trojans picked up a win against the Kuemper Catholic Knights on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Trojans were coming off of a tough loss to the Creston Panthers in overtime. The Trojans wanted to come out strong...

Freshman Halle Copeland collects her arrows during the bullseye event. Copeland finished first amongst the Trojan girls in the bullseye competition.

Atlantic Archery Takes Second at Home Meet

Anastasia Muell, Editor December 18, 2019

The archery team competed at home on Saturday, Dec. 14. While the team usually competes at the high school in the gym, with all the varying activities also taking place that day, the competition was split...

Senior Kenzie Waters goes in for a layup against Creston. Waters has cashed in 70 points this season.

Revenge of the Trojans

Hana Holtz, Editor December 18, 2019

After winning two games back-to-back, Atlantic girls basketball was looking to do so again on Friday night in Creston.  The two teams squared off on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in their first matchup. Creston...

Sophomore Lexie Trotter competes at Tuesday nights meet. Trotter was the only girls wrestler who participated in the Red Oak quad.

Trojan Wrestlers Sweep Again at Red Oak

Kylie Neal, Editor December 13, 2019

The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers earned another three dual victories on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Trojans traveled to Red Oak’s new facility and battled down to the wire against Creston, AHSTW, and Red Oak. The...

Coach Dan Vargason goes over the game plan on Tuesday night. The girls played a monstrous game, hitting five three pointers.

Trojans Crush Cardinals

Hana Holtz, Editor December 13, 2019

Fresh off a win, Atlantic girls basketball was hungry to be victorious once again. The Trojan girls toppled Griswold on Saturday, Dec. 7 to win their first game of the season. They were ready to do it...

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