The Atlantic softball team gets their 2022 season rolling this week and they have a lot of production to replace from last season. The Trojans has their most successful season in program history in 2021, going 34-7 and finishing in 4th place at the Class 3A state tournament.

That historic team had 7 seniors, many that have moved on to athletic endeavors at the next level. Coach Terry Hinzmann hopes the next group of players that have been waiting their turn are ready to step in.

One big position to fill is the pitcher’s circle. Multi-year starter Olivia Engler is on to Iowa Central and backup Kennedy Goergen graduated as well. Coach Hinzmann said their are a number of girls battling for time in the circle.

Coach Hinzmann and his staff have developed a program that has enjoyed a lot of success over the past decade. He hopes they can can uphold that standard.

The Trojans open up their season tonight with a home game against Lenox at 7:30 p.m. They’ll host Missouri Valley on Wednesday and head to Denison on Thursday.