Spring is here which also means soccer is beginning. The Atlantic girls soccer team started practicing on Monday, Mar 23. Prior to the first practice, players put in work through open gyms every Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The team will have two weeks of required practices before their first game which will take place at home on April 6. Returning varsity player Payton Seufert said, “I’m feeling good and I really like the new coach [Amy Sachs].” Overall the team is excited for a new season to begin.
Kicking Into Soccer Season
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March 31, 2026
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Jayna McEntaffer is a sophomore staff member on AHS Needle who enjoys telling stories through writing. Her favorite part of journalism is writing stories because she thinks it’s interesting and cool to write down her thoughts. Her other favorite part of journalism is learning about the news and staying informed about what’s happening around her.
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