Atlantic senior Brenden Casey has chosen to play football at the next level and will do so with the Morningside Mustangs. Casey held a commitment ceremony with family and coaches on Thursday morning at Atlantic High School. Casey said it came down to whether he wanted to continue wrestling or football in college and ultimately he felt football was the way to go.

Casey chose Morningside College over Simpson, Benedictine, and Luther. He was drawn in to the success their program has had over the years.

Brenden was an offensive and defensive lineman for the Trojans and he said he isn’t certain where he’ll fit in yet with the Mustangs. He said he talked to them more about the defensive side of the ball but he’s willing to play wherever they need him. He said he does enjoy the defensive side a bit more.

He said his work ethic is something he prides himself on and he’s learned the value of hard work through all of his activity endeavors in school.

Casey plans to study biology at Morningside and thinks he’ll take that into zoology or physical therapy.