The Atlantic Trojan boys track team finished in 3rd place with 187 points at the Class 3A State Qualifying meet in Atlantic on Thursday.

The following Trojan individuals qualified for the state meet: Senior Colton Rasmussen placed second in the long jump and sophomore Gavin McLaren placed second in the shot put.

The following Trojan teams that qualified for state: The Atlantic team placed first in the Sprint Medley, placed third in the 4×400 meter relay and placed second in the 4×800 meter relay.

Coach Abby Becker said she was surprised by the way her team performed.

Becker was proud of how her team supported each other.

Atlantic senior Bennett Whetstone will be going to state for the fourth year in a row.

Whetstone talked about the advantages of competing on his home track.

The Trojans will be participating in next week’s State Track Meet beginning Thursday May 16th at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.