The Atlantic Trojans volleyball team put up a fight but ultimately couldn't keep pace with Class 3A #1 Des Moines Christian on Wednesday night. The Trojans well in a 3-0 sweep to the Lions in a Class 3A Region 3 Semifinal.

The Lions jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the first set and were able to hold the Trojans at arms length throughout the opener winning 25-18. Atlantic made it tough on the Lions in the 2nd by grabbing a 12-8 lead before the Lions roared back with 6 straight. The Trojans tied it back up at 14 but then DMC put together a 9-0 rally to grab the momentum and ultimately a 25-16 set win. The third went back and forth for the first ten points on each side but the Lions put together back to back 4-point rallies to grab control and put the match away with a 25-14 set win.

Atlantic head coach Michelle Blake was proud of the team's fight.

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An impactful group of 8 seniors ended their careers with the loss and Coach Blake said they all were important to the growth of the program.

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Listen to the full match replay below.