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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The football team poses for a picture with their state-qualifying banner. This is the first time in 18 years the Trojans qualified for state.

Football Win Qualifies Trojans for State

Kenzie Hoffman, Editor October 28, 2020

The Trojans won a home game against the Des Moines Christian Lions Friday, Oct. 24 with a score of 21-0. This is the first time in 18 years the Trojans qualified for state. They will take on the West Marshall...

Freshman Claire Pellett runs hard at a meet earlier this season. Pellett has run varsity all season.

Third Place for Trojan XC

Molly McFadden, Editor October 19, 2020

The Atlantic Trojan cross country teams competed at the Hawkeye-10 meet on Thursday, Oct. 15. At the meet held in Denison, both the girls and boys varsity teams placed third. Senior Craig Alan Becker was...

The girls come together to celebrate after winning a point in a match during a game last season.

Volleyball Girls Battle it Out

Camryn Church, Editor October 17, 2020

The girls took on Red Oak and Shenandoah on Oct. 13 in a triangular, losing to the Tigers and coming out on top against the Mustangs. The score against Red Oak was 25-18, 25-18, and 25-13 respectively....

The Atlantic girls swim team traveled to Spencer Oct. 13. Eight of the girls swam at the triangular against Spencer and Perry.

Atlantic Girls Swim Competes at Spencer

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor October 15, 2020

The Atlantic girls swim team competed against Perry and Spencer on Oct. 13, 2020. Eight of the girls swam at the triangular in Spencer, taking home a couple of wins and a runner up from the competition.  Junior...

Sophomore Jayden Proehl runs the ball. This was the Trojans first varsity game in the new Trojan Bowl.

Trojans Trample the Tigers

Kenzie Hoffman, Editor October 14, 2020

The Trojans won against the Red Oak Tigers 42-0 on Oct. 9. This is the Trojans first homecoming game win in two years. Junior Garrett McLaren scored three touchdowns, threw 95 yards, and 80% of his throws...

Senior Bodie Jonson celebrates during the football game against Clarinda. After the game against Shennandoah, Jonson said, “It was an amazing experience with my teammates, but we’re not satisfied yet.” 

Trojans Secure District Title

Kenzie Hoffman, Editor October 6, 2020

The Trojans won against Shenandoah 28-0 on Oct. 2, securing the district title. The Trojans haven’t won the district title since 2002. “We didn’t score the first half, but during the second we really...

Sophomore Caden Anderson gets ready to throw a pass downfield against Underwood.

Coaching Throughout COVID-19

Tanner O'Brien, Staff Writer October 6, 2020

With the 2020-2021 sports seasons in full swing on restrictions for COVID-19 are making it more difficult for coaches and players. Atlantic Middle School football coach Connor Larson said, “We have to...

The cross country season has been running their season as usual. This year, one of their main goals is making it to state.

Senior Outlook of 2020 Cross Country Season

Laney Brosam, Staff Writer October 5, 2020

With COVID-19 sparking in the world, everyone has had to adjust to life with the new “normal.”The seniors on the cross country team have been figuring out how to adjust with their last year in high...

TheTrojans say a word of prayer after the Des Moines Christian game. They won the game 38-0.

2020: The Year of the Trojans

Taliya James, Editor October 1, 2020

AHS Trojans have made their mark during their winning season. This year, they are 4-1 and have high hopes for the rest of their season. Coach Mike McDermott said, “Their effort and level of competitiveness...

Senior Caroline Pellett waves to the crowd at Senior Night. The girls lost to the Saintes 2-3.

Girls Volleyball Senior Night

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor September 28, 2020

Senior Night for the Girls Volleyball team took place at home on Thursday, Sept. 24. The girls played against St. Albert Catholic. They won the first two matches but fell short to the Saintes on the last...

The Trojans huddle up while preparing for the next play.  The Trojans are currently 3-1.  Grant Sturm had four interceptions last Friday night.

Trojans Keep the Winning Streak Against Clarinda

Kenzie Hoffman, Editor September 22, 2020

The Trojans took the win against Clarinda 7-0 at Glenwood on Friday night. Sophomore Caden Anderson threw 167 yards. Senior Bodie Johnson rushed 51 yards and senior Collin Mullinex received 77 yards. Anderson...

Senior Bryer Rose gets ready to dive before her event at home last year. She competed both individually and in relays for the first meet at Marshalltown this fall.

Girls Swim Dives into First Meet

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor September 22, 2020

The girls swim team’s first meet was Saturday, Sept. 19. They finished in 6th place out of 8 teams at the Marshalltown invitational.  The girls swim team’s overall score for the meet on Saturday...

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