The Atlantic Trojan Wrestling team begins their season today with the first dual of 2024 against Earlham. The Trojans bring a roster of 21 athletes and made up of two state qualifiers, a state medal winner in Aiden Smith, and nine letter winners. Despite having a 10-9 dual record a year ago, the Atlantic Wrestling team is bursting with confidence due to the effort and chemistry built in the offseason.

Senior State Qualifier Evan Sorensen was one athlete that noticed the positive energy building for the 2024 season.

Sophomore Collin Harris was another athlete who has enjoyed growing and improving over the offseason. He even commented on the passion that he and his teammates share with the start of a new season.

Senior State medal winner Aiden Smith also pointed out that this Atlantic squad is feeling stronger and they plan on seeing more success in 2024.

On the topic of success, Sorensen noted that Atlantic Wrestling head coach Tim Duff has the goal of seeing his team qualify for state duals.

Harris was also complimentary on the way coach Duff has guided and mold this year’s group.

Smith is confident that if the Trojans dig in to their chemistry and stay hungry, that this year will bring a lot of victories.

Atlantic’s dual with Earlham today will be at the home of the Cardinals, beginning at 5:30 p.m.