×
LATEST
Monday's High School Soccer ScoresKuemper Sweeps Atlantic in Trojans Tennis OpenerMonday's High School Golf Scores
Western Iowa's Most Trusted News Source
413 Chestnut Street - Atlantic, IA 50022 - 712-243-6885
25° Clear

Clear
Dew Point: 10°
Winds: N @ 6 mph
Pressure: 30.15"
Wind Chill: 10°
View forecast >

Atlantic Girl’s Basketball Team Opens Season on Friday at Pella

By Tom Robinson Nov 15, 2023 | 5:42 AM

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Trojan girls’ basketball team is wrapping up preseason practice this week ahead of Friday’s game at Pella. One year ago, the Trojans finished as Tri-Hawkeye Ten Conference champions with an 8-2 record and 18-5 overall.

Coach Vargason admits many talented players graduated from last year’s team. Vargason says this year’s team has a lot of players that are ready to step up.

Audio Player

Coach Vargason touts several others he expects to lead this team.

Audio Player

Coach Vargason expects Avery Knuth to provide some quality minutes, and Belle Berg is out after taking one year off.

Vargason expects big things from underclassmen Lila Wiederstein, Katrina Williams, Zoey Kirchhoff, Makenna Schroeder, and Addie Fruend.

Audio Player

Coach Vargason is pleased with the effort and attitude of this year’s squad throughout the first two weeks of practice. He believes this is the hardest working group he has coached to date.

Audio Player

The Trojans travel to Pella on Friday night. The tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m.

Coach Vargason’s entire interview is posted below:

Audio Player
At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to chris@westerniowatoday.com.
Story Content (c) 2025 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved.

LOCAL NEWS

Iowa Senate subcommittee passes bill to set general education requirements at state universities
(Des Moines) Despite concerns about vague language and potential impacts reaching beyond targets of the bill, an Iowa Senate subcommittee on Wednesday advanced legislation to establish statewide gener...
Apr 06, 2025
11-Year-Old Charged After Social Media Threat Prompts School Investigation in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Today, the Atlantic Police Department received a report of a threat that was posted on social media. An investigation into the incident was initiated, and all parties involved were able to ...
Apr 02, 2025

LOCAL SPORTS

Track Results: Bedford Co-Ed Meet
(Bedford, IA) -- While the majority of track and field meets were cancelled across the state on Tuesday night, Bedford plowed ahead in chilly conditions with winds hitting near 20 mph making the 50 so...
Apr 02, 2025
Everybody is Trying to Catch the Cougars Hansen on the Track
(Anita, IA) -- There are not a lot of safe bets out there but it seems pretty certain that CAM's Ada Hansen will be competing in this year's Drake Relays. The Sophomore is closing in on the blue ova...
Apr 03, 2025

SUBSCRIBE to the Western Iowa Today TV YouTube Page and be notified of new videos!



Upcoming Live Sports

APR 13
NASCAR - Food City 500
|
96.5 KSOM
APR 27
NASCAR - Jack Link's 500
|
96.5 KSOM
MAY 04
NASCAR - Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400
|
96.5 KSOM
MAY 11
NASCAR - Advent Health 400
|
96.5 KSOM
MAY 18
NASCAR - NASCAR All-Star Open & Race
|
96.5 KSOM

Upcoming Community Events

APR 04 - APR 11
Knights of Columbus Friday Night Fish Fry
|
The Whitney Atlantic, IA
APR 09
Cass County Mobile Food Pantry Distribution
|
Cass County Fairgrounds, Fair Avenue, Atlantic, IA, USA
APR 11
St. John's Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
|
St. John's Catholic Church, 303 NE Elm St, Greenfield, IA, USA
APR 12
Pizza, Puzzle, & Pub Night
|
APR 12
Community Shred Day
|
Atlantic Public Library, Poplar Street, Atlantic, IA, USA