The Atlantic Trojan Wrestling team is currently at a 7-7 in dual action but have a few talented wrestlers that have made this year impactful for Atlantic Head Wrestling Coach Tim Duff. Wrestlers like junior Aiden Smith (126) who has seen success at the state level and a 2A (113) runner up a year ago. His record speaks for the success he has achieved at 32-1.

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Smith is not the only veteran wrestler with state experience for Atlantic. Sophomore Braxton Hass at (113) is 29-6 and a leader that Coach Duff has seen develop throughout the past few years.

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The other Trojan wrestler who competed at state a year ago is junior Evan Sorensen wrestling at 285. Sorensen is 24-2 on the year, with his two losses coming at the competitive Council Bluffs Classic. Where the best regional wrestlers traveled to prove their prowess.

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Not all of the athletes that have stood out to Coach Duff have had trips to State. One name that earned their spot after waiting patiently for three years is senior Taye Jordan (106) and another impressive record of 27-6. Who without a doubt earned their spot this year for Atlantic.

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Due to weather issues Coach Duff and his squad will have to wait till next Thursday before they get to battle on the mats in Glenwood against the Rams and Clarinda.

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The dual starts at 5:30pm at Glenwood High School.