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OFFENSIVE MINDSET - Junior Ben Andersen dribbles the ball upfield in the matchup against the Harlan Cyclones. Andersen had a total of four shots in the three games during the week of April 22.

Three-Game Week for Boys’ Soccer

Ashley Wendt and Erin Wendt April 29, 2019

A busy week for boys’ soccer ended in three losses for the team. During the week of April 22, the Trojans played the Creston Panthers, Underwood Eagles, and Harlan Cyclones on Monday, Thursday and Friday,...

Sophomore Tatum Grubbs shakes hands with a member of the other team.

Trojan Girls’ Soccer Plays St. Albert and Harlan

Grace Clay, Editor April 29, 2019

Swoosh! That’s the sound of the ball that went into the net for the second time during the St. Albert’s game on Tuesday, April 23. The girls fell to St. Albert’s 9-3 but this was the first time in...

Sophomore Anna Wieser putts the ball on the green. This is Wiesers second year in golf.

Trojans Dominate the Green

Grace Clay, Editor April 26, 2019

Trojan girls’ golf had another meet on Monday, April 22 in Ames. It was an invitational against Ames, Waukee, and seven other teams. The girls placed 3rd overall with a score of 390, narrowly falling...

Girls Track Team Takes Home Second Place at 2019 COED Ram Relays

Girls’ Track Team Takes Home Second Place at 2019 COED Ram Relays

Mia Trotter April 26, 2019

The Atlantic girls track and field team took second out of 13 teams at the 2019 COED Ram Relays at Lewis Central on Monday, April 22. The girls scored 113 points behind Glenwood who scored 157 points....

SHARP FOCUS - Sophomore Nellie Grooms keeps a straight face during her doubles match with sophomore Molly McFadden.

Tennis Girls Earn Two Dual Wins

Molly McFadden, Staff Writer April 25, 2019

The Trojans got their first dual wins of the season back to back, defeating Harlan and Audubon this week. Genevieve Martinez played #2 singles and #1 doubles both days, winning three out of her four matches....

LOOK AT THAT SHOT - Junior Cyle Renaud watches his shot at one of the home tournaments in the 2018 season.

Boys’ Golf Secures a Dual Win

Braden Smith April 25, 2019

The boys’ golf team won another dual against Harlan at home with a score of 165-170. The Trojans were led by senior Matt Gearhart, who had a rough day but was able to keep it together and birdie...

WORKING TOGETHER - Senior Chase Mullinex and Sophomore Craig Alan Becker push each other during their race. Mullinex and Becker have been solid runners for the boys team.

Atlantic Boys Finish Third at Co-Ed Ram Relays

Maycie Waters, Staff Writer April 25, 2019

The Atlantic boys' track team had a successful night at the Co-Ed Ram Relays hosted by Lewis Central on Monday, April 22. The team finished third with a total of 104 points, just behind Glenwood in second...

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My Top Ten Songs of the 1990s

Grace Clay, Editor April 25, 2019

The '90s were full of crop tops and computers. It was the decade of classic sitcoms such as “FRIENDS,” “Seinfeld,” and “Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” It was also the decade of hip hop, my mom’s...

Sophomore Bodie Johnson zones in before serving at the Sunnyside courts. Johnson has played tennis both years of high school.

Trojan Boys Sweep Cyclones

Hana Holtz, Editor April 24, 2019

On the home court, the Atlantic boys’ tennis team rolled to 4-3 after sweeping all matches against the Harlan Cyclones on Monday. The winless Cyclones had been swept three times prior this season. One...

PROUD SMILES - Seniors Connor Pellett, Baylee Newell, Sarah Schorle and Caine Page pose with their awards. Pellett, Newell and Schorle were three of six nominees from AHS to receive the academic award, while Page received the Character Award.

Academic Success in AHS

Caroline Pellett April 24, 2019

The annual Hawkeye 10 All-Academic banquet was held on April 3, 2019, at the Cass County Community building in Atlantic. The banquet is always held in Atlantic as it is a central location for each school....

Junior Katie Saluk defends the goal against a Missouri Valley Lady Red. Saluk has been involved in soccer for three years.

Trojans Fall to Cardinals and Spartans

Grace Clay, Editor April 23, 2019

The Trojans faced off against the Treynor Cardinals on Monday, April 15 at home. At halftime, the girls were down 7-1, the one Trojan goal scored by sophomore Tatum Grubbs. At the end of the game, through...

Senior Matt Gearheart watches his shot. Gearheart has medaled four times so far this season.

Boys Golf is Swinging Along

Staff April 23, 2019

The Trojan golfers have hit the links seven times this season, bringing home four team wins. In duals, AHS has won three of its four dual meets against Creston (163-179), Denison-Schleswig (177-183), and...

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