The Atlantic Trojan Girls Basketball team lost handily 70 to 43 against the Pella Dutch in their season opener.

The Trojans started the game behind with a 5-0 Dutch run and Pella led 17-12 at the end of the first. Pella continued their run in the second quarter to lead at halftime 33-18. The game turned in full favor of the Dutch early in the third quarter scoring 28 points and using Kennedy Van Vark’s momentum. Van Ark would score 26 points on the night and combined with the Trojans turnover troubles the Pella lead would be insurmountable. The fourth quarter would stay close with Pella only scoring 9 and Atlantic 8.

The Trojans got some of the looks they wanted throughout the night but just couldn’t avoid getting the ball stolen. Atlantic was helped by Junior Maddie Richter and 15 points with 8 coming from the third quarter. Even with Richter’s help, there was just too many mistakes by Atlantic. Trojan’s Head Coach Dan Vargason commented on the errors by Atlantic.