The Atlantic girls basketball team ran away with a 78-23 win over Clarinda on Tuesday night. The Trojans jumped on top 20-9 by the end of the first quarter and expanded the lead to 49-16 by halftime.

Haley Rasmussen led the way with a 27 point performance, 23 of those coming in the first half. Corri Pelzer dropped 11 points and Lauren Nicholas finished with 10 points that included two threes and a four-point play. After the game Rasmussen said she thought the Trojans played with good pace.

Atlantic Head Coach Dan Vargason thought the Trojans played a complete game, including turning Clarinda mistakes into offense on the other end.

The Trojans improved to 2-3 on the young season and will get an early season rematch at Creston on Friday night. The Panthers won the first meeting last week 55-41.

Clarinda was led by 9 points from Jessalee Neihart. The Cardinals fall to 0-5 on the season and will next host Glenwood on Friday.