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Senior Aybren Moore raises his arm in triumph. Moore qualified for State in the 113 pound weight class.

Trojans on Their Way to State

Dani Mathisen, Editor February 19, 2020

As the end of the postseason approaches, four Atlantic-CAM wrestlers still have the chance to earn a State title. On Saturday, Feb. 15, seven Trojan wrestlers battled to finish first or second at 2A...

Junior Joe Weaver goes against a Humboldt wrestler and gains another win. Weaver competes at the 126 weight class.

Trojans Take On Regional Duals

Dani Mathisen, Editor February 14, 2020

While the postseason continues on, the Atlantic-CAM wrestlers competed in the varsity Regional team duals Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Atlantic. Although the Trojans put up a good fight, they fell to Humboldt 34-29...

Junior Joe Weaver holds his opponent to the mat moments before securing his first place win and advancing to Districts.

Wrestlers Prepare for Districts

Kylie Neal, Editor February 11, 2020

Postseason wrestling is now underway. The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers finished second at 2A Sectionals. The meet was held in Adel on Saturday, Feb. 8. Freshman Easton O’Brien at 106 pounds, senior Aybren...

Freshman Jarrett Armstrong defeats his opponent on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Atlantic-CAM Wrestlers Finish Runner-Up

Dani Mathisen, Editor February 4, 2020

The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers traveled to St. Albert to compete in a triangular which also included Shenandoah in attendance on Thursday, Jan. 30. The Trojans swept the competition with scoring 82-0 against...

Sophomore Lexie Trotter pushes her rival to the mat. Trotter pinned her first-round opponent at State.

Girls Wrestling Attends State Tournament

Hana Holtz, Editor January 28, 2020

Three wrestlers attended the IWCOA girls State wrestling tournament on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25. This is the first season for girls wrestling at AHS, and the second year there has been a State...

Junior Joe Weaver holds his opponent to the mat. Weaver won his bracket at the John J. Harris tournament.

Runner-Up Finish for Trojan Wrestling

Kylie Neal, Editor January 27, 2020

The Trojan wrestlers traveled to Glenwood on Thursday, Jan. 23 for a triangular meet. Atlantic-CAM picked up two wins on the night, beating Clarinda 63-18 and the home team 45-28.  Following the triangular,...

Sophomore Kenzie Hoffman takes on senior Maddy Fell in Red Oak earlier in the season.

Interest in Girls Wrestling Grows Across Iowa

Kenzie Hoffman, Staff Writer January 22, 2020

Waverly-Shell Rock High School will be hosting girls State wrestling for the second year. They are expecting to have over 400 girls participating.  This will be an unofficial State wrestling tournament....

Junior Joe Weaver makes moves during his match. Weaver finished runner-up in his weight class on Saturday.

Atlantic Hosts the Rollin Dyer Tournament

Dani Mathisen, Editor January 15, 2020

The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers hosted the 41st Annual Rollin Dyer Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Trojans went against a 14-team field which included schools such as Red Oak, Bondurant-Farrar,...

Sophomore Kadin Stutzman holds his opponent to the mat on Thursday night in Denison. Stutzman was one of the double winners on Thursday night.

Watchful Week of Wrestling

Kylie Neal, Editor January 10, 2020

The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers began the downhill stretch of the season this week at home. On Tuesday, Jan. 7 the Trojans took on Logan Magnolia, OA-BCIG, and Woodbine in a quadrangular meet.  The final...

Senior Cale Roller practices his moves on assistant coach Connor Larson during practice. Roller has participated in wrestling throughout high school and has developed many skills.

Winter Break Recap: Atlantic-CAM Wrestling

Kylie Neal, Editor January 7, 2020

While first semester came to an end on Friday, Dec. 20, the wrestling team kept at it, attending two meets over the winter break. At the Red Owens Holiday Classic, the Trojan wrestlers finished in third...

Sophomore Kadin Stutzman shakes hands with an opponent before a match.

Trojans Take Down Knights and Titans

Kylie Neal, Editor December 20, 2019

The Atlantic-CAM wrestlers’ hard work and commitment is paying off. After weeks of early morning and after school practices, the Trojans were able to add two more dual victories to the list on Thursday,...

Sophomore Ethan Follman raises his arm in triumph after a win. Follman wrestles at 120 pounds.

Trojans Take on Council Bluffs Classic

Kylie Neal, Editor December 17, 2019

It was a busy weekend for Atlantic-CAM wrestling. Four of the five girls competed at the tournament held in Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 14. Senior Aleigh Bean took first place in the 124-130 pound weight...

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