The Atlantic girls track team has found some excitement and success this season by buying into the team concept. Head Coach Matt Mullenix is in his first season at the helm of the team and he said the girls have really come together as the season has moved along. The girls have settled into their roles and understand that individuals can have just as much success if the team is put first.

Haley Rasmussen and Taylor McCreedy have been two of the major leaders for the Trojans and Coach Mullenix said they have grown into their leadership roles.

Coach Mullenix said he is happy to see the girls build on the strong tradition that Atlantic girls track has, and he says they’ve done it with their actions and not just words.

Atlantic will compete in the State Qualifying Meet at Carroll on Friday night. The top 2 finishers in each event qualify for the State Meet along with the next 8 fastest times statewide. A full list of qualifiers is expected to be compiled by Saturday afternoon. The State Meet is May 16th-18th at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.