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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Senior Avery Andersen stands ready to return the ball. Andersen has won two singles matches so far this season, against Glenwood and Creston. This is his first year suiting varsity.

One Win, One Loss for Trojan Boys’ Tennis

Hana Holtz, Editor April 17, 2019

The week began with a busy start for the Atlantic boys’ tennis team, as they hosted Creston on Monday night and travelled to Denison on Tuesday. On Monday, the Atlantic boys finally made up their...

Sophomore Grant Sturm takes a breath before serving to his opponent. This is Sturms first year playing tennis. He is undefeated in the #6 spot thus far, after topping challengers from Kuemper Catholic, Shenandoah, and Glenwood.

Tennis Boys Snap Back

Hana Holtz, Editor April 11, 2019

Despite suffering a season-opening loss to Kuemper Catholic, the Trojan boys’ tennis team announced their arrival at home against Shenandoah and Glenwood early this week. On the home court, the varsity...

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT- Junior Hana Holtz and sophomore Makynzie Steffens practice doubles at the Washington tennis courts in March.

Girls’ Tennis Falls to Fillies

Molly McFadden, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Tennis players Hana Holtz (#1), Molly McFadden (#3) and Nellie Grooms (#4) were the high-scoring Trojans during the competition with Shenandoah Monday night. Although no Trojans won their matches, Holtz...

Junior Nile Petersen prepares to hit a forehand return to his opponent. This season, Petersen holds down the #1 singles position on the boys’ team.

Fresh Trojan Lineup Hits the Tennis Courts

Hana Holtz, Editor April 3, 2019

The Atlantic boys’ tennis team stepped onto the court for their first meet of the 2019 season. Last year, the boys’ team had a great campaign, as they only dropped one regular-season dual and finished...

Trojan Boys Pick Up Three Conference Titles

Trojan Boys Pick Up Three Conference Titles

Ashley Wendt and Erin Wendt May 11, 2018

Over the past week, three Trojan boys' spring sports claimed Hawkeye 10 team titles: tennis, golf and track. Boys tennis competed on Monday, April 30 at St. Albert and on Monday, May 7 golf was at Carroll...

Atlantic Hosts Tennis Tournament

Atlantic Hosts Tennis Tournament

Ashley Wendt and Erin Wendt April 30, 2018

The Trojan Boys took second in a field of seven teams on Saturday, April 28 in a tournament held at home. Kuemper came out on top with 30 points, Atlantic second with 25, Shenandoah third with 23, CB Abraham...

Boys Tennis Takes Down Kuemper in First Home Meet

Boys’ Tennis Takes Down Kuemper in First Home Meet

Noah Bruckner, Editor April 13, 2018

The boys' tennis team hosted Kuemper for their first home meet of the year yesterday, Thursday, April 12. The boys are coming off a tough loss to Glenwood of 5-4. The boys took down the Knights by a...

Boys Tennis Competes in First Dual at Creston

Boys’ Tennis Competes in First Dual at Creston

Noah Bruckner, Editor April 6, 2018

On Thursday, April 5, the boys' tennis team travelled to Creston to compete in there first dual of the year. Five out of the six varsity players are seniors, which is going to help throughout the year....

Trojan Tennis Places Second at H-10 Tournament

Trojan Tennis Places Second at H-10 Tournament

Jena Brosam, Editor In Chief May 11, 2017

On Monday, May 8, the Hawkeye Ten conference tennis meet was hosted in Atlantic. Atlantic started off the tournament with Grant Podhajsky and Cooper McDermott playing number one doubles, Luke Hohenberger...

Trojan Tennis vs. LC

Trojan Tennis vs. LC

Jena Brosam, Editor In Chief May 3, 2017

On Tuesday, May 2, the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams played the Lewis Central Titans. The girl’s lost 0-9, and the boy’s won 9-0. In singles, number one senior Jena Brosam lost 0-8, junior...

Trojan Tennis vs. Shenandoah

Trojan Tennis vs. Shenandoah

Jena Brosam May 3, 2017

Monday, May 1, the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams played the Shenandoah Mustangs. The girl’s lost 0-9, and the boy’s won 7-2. In singles, number one senior Jena Brosam lost 0-8, junior Heather...

Trojan Tennis vs. the Cyclones

Trojan Tennis vs. the Cyclones

Jena Brosam, Editor in Chief April 25, 2017

Yesterday, April 24, the Trojan tennis teams competed against the Harlan Cyclones. The boy's defeated the Cyclones 7-2, while the girls lost to the Cyclones 2-7. In singles, junior Grant Podhajsky fell...

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