After an emphatic season opening win at Clarinda the Atlantic Trojan football team will stay home on Friday night to host the Shenandoah Mustangs. Atlantic downed the Cardinals in week one 40-0 and ended up with a running clock in effect in the second half. The Trojans showed off some versatility with five different players reaching the end zone. The scoring method was also diversified with Atlantic hitting pay-dirt on runs, passes, and on defense. Week two brings a new challenge with another Hawkeye Ten opponent, the Shenandoah Mustangs.

The Mustangs dropped their week one contest 55-18 to a solid AHSTW squad.  Despite the loss, Shenandoah running back Mason Silence racked up some solid yards on the ground and Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott says the Trojans will need to keep track of where he is on the field.

Similar to Clarinda, the Mustangs like to keep the ball on the ground but Coach McDermott says it’s a different challenge because they run the option. He says his defense will need to be prepared to read each play and execute their responsibilities.

The Trojans will be trying to top their win total from the past two seasons and start 2-0 for the first time since the 2012 season.  Coach McDermott said the team is excited to get to play at the Trojan Bowl and they did some team activities this week to spruce up their home field. He looks forward to having a great crowd to start the home schedule.