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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Sophomore Maycie Waters thinks through the previous play at the Pink Out game this season.

Last Tournament for Trojan Volleyball

Hana Holtz, Editor October 17, 2018

With the end of the season quickly approaching, the Trojan volleyball team trekked to Winterset on Saturday for their last tournament. With the hopes of adding some wins to their record, the Trojans left...

The volleyball girls listen intently to Coach Blakes instructions before heading out onto the court.

Trojans Lose Last Two Conference Matchups

Hana Holtz, Editor October 11, 2018

Shenandoah and Red Oak--both ranked teams in class 3A--were the last two conference opponents for the Trojans to face this season. The varsity squad traveled to Shenandoah to compete against both teams...

The JV team--decked out in pink--sets the ball up against conference opponent Denison-Schleswig.

Last Home Game for Trojan Volleyball

Hana Holtz, Editor October 4, 2018

Pink flooded the stands at Tuesday night’s volleyball game against Denison-Schleswig, as it was the annual Breast Cancer Awareness game. The Atlantic girls wore pink jerseys to pay tribute. Spectators...

The JV girls huddle up at the tournament held at Kuemper Catholic earlier this season.

Knights Top Trojans

Hana Holtz, Editor October 1, 2018

The Trojans traveled to Carroll to compete against the Kuemper Catholic Knights on Thursday, in one of the toughest matches the group would have this season. The Knights have been ranked 1st in class 3A...

Junior Kenzie Waters gets down and ready for an oncoming ball.

Volleyball Girls Get Swept at Creston

Hana Holtz, Editor September 27, 2018

The volleyball team traveled to Creston on Tuesday to take on two conference challengers--Creston and Lewis Central. Coming into the match, Creston had lost seven straight games, and Lewis Central had...

High fives are given all round by the volleyball girls before the start of a new set.

Trojan Volleyball Sees Results From Weekend Tournament

Hana Holtz, Editor September 26, 2018

After having a weekend off, the Atlantic Trojan volleyball team dug back in with another early morning, and another long day, as they headed to Southwest Valley’s tournament on Saturday. The team had...

The Trojans girls celebrate after a point won.

Trojans Take On St. Albert

Hana Holtz, Editor September 24, 2018

The Atlantic Trojans knew it would be a tall order as they took on St. Albert last Thursday on the volleyball court. All season, the Saintes have been ranked in the top 10 for class 2A, with their highest...

Senior Sadie Welter stands tall as her name is read aloud before the Varsity match on Thursday.

Cyclones Topple Trojans

Hana Holtz, Editor September 17, 2018

The volleyball team looked to beat the Harlan Cyclones on Thursday in order to clinch their first conference win this season. The opposition had already claimed a conference win themselves by the time...

Eye of the Needle Sept. 14, 2018

[/video] Featuring School News: 2018 Homecoming court, college fair; picture day; Fine Arts: marching band performed Imagine Dragons, fall vocal concert preparation, fall play "Almost Maine" auditions;...

Freshmen Lexie Trotter and Reagan Leonard go up for the block against Clarinda on Monday night.

First Home Dual for Trojan Volleyball

Hana Holtz, Editor September 12, 2018

The Atlantic Trojans volleyball team took the court on Monday with the hopes of taking home a conference win. The group played the Clarinda Cardinals in their first home dual. Clarinda came to town...

Senior Taylor Hansen dives for the ball with the hopes of keeping it in play.

Varsity Volleyball Holds Trojan Tournament

Hana Holtz, Editor September 11, 2018

Another weekend, another tournament. After a week lacking matches, the varsity volleyball squad got back out to compete at their home tournament on Saturday. The competition featured both conference rivals,...

Sophomore Caroline Pellett gets ready to serve the volleyball at a meet earlier this season. Pellett subbed in to serve for JV this past Thursday. Through five matches, she didn’t miss a serve.

JV Volleyball Hosts Tournament

Hana Holtz, Editor September 10, 2018

The JV volleyball squad gained some experience as they hosted their first tournament on Thursday. Prior to the tournament, the team had only one match under their belts--a straight set loss to a tough...

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