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The Atlantic Trojans fought tough on the road against the Glenwood Rams on Friday night but ultimately fell 43-27. The Trojans had some great stretches of offensive play but a number of special teams mistakes throughout the game were costly. The Rams also hit on a number of big plays offensively to grab the win.

The game opened with some excitement as the Rams thought they ran the opening kickoff back for a touchdown but the play was called back for a block in the back. The Trojan defense then came through with a couple of tackles for loss and got the ball back with an interception by Jackson McLaren. Atlantic then hit paydirt on their first offensive play with Caden Andersen hitting Colton Rasmussen for a 47 yard passing score. Glenwood would respond with a 12 yard touchdown pass from Kayden Anderson to Payton Longmeyer to tie the game up at 7. The Trojans were forced to punt on their next possession and the Rams hit it big two plays later. Tate Mayberry ripped off a 66-yard touchdown run to give the Rams a 14-7 lead, and they would hold that lead the rest of the way.

Atlantic got back within 7 on a 14-yard screen pass to Tanner O'Brien to make it 21-14. The Rams answered back again with a 57-yard strike from Anderson to Cody Krause. Atlantic then stalled on their next drive and had a punt blocked. The ball sailed back into the endzone and went out of bounds to produce a safety for the Rams. The teams then traded a couple of punts and a line drive punt from Carter Pellett was returned by Longmeyer to the Atlantic 9 yard line. The Rams cashed in on the next play with another TD run from Mayberry to make it 36-14 at half.

The second half was much quieter on the scoring front. Atlantic got to the one yard line on their second possession of the half, but a lost yardage play pushed them back and they failed to score. Their next possession ended with a Tanner O'Brien 2 yard score to get within 36-20. Again the Rams squashed that momentum though with a 65- yard hookup from Anderson to Krause to put the game out of reach. The Trojans scored once more on a 53-yard pass from Andersen to Rasmussen with 3:21 to play and that ended the scoring.

Atlantic opens up at 0-1 and will now prep for Kuemper Catholic at home next week. Glenwood moves to 1-1 on the season and will head to Indianola next week.

Listen to the full post-game interview with Atlantic Head Coach Joe Brummer below. Watch the full game replay HERE.

Chris Parks, Jim Field, and Matt Mullenix are back for another season of Who's Gonna Win? Each week we take a look at 8 area high school football games throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy.

Who’s Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2022 by Rush CPA and Associates and Fareway.

Final 2021 Standings

Matt- 68-12

Jim 61-19

Chris 61-19

Doug 55-25

KJAN Sports Director Chris Parks’ weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. We get you introduced to the 2022 squad and talk  about the Week 1 match-up with the Glenwood Rams.

Jim Field visits with Bob Harris about the end of the latest season of the Southwest Iowa Fishing Team.

Jim Field visits with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Field Agronomist Aaron Saeugling about a virtual statewide drought meeting Tuesday, August 23 at 12:00 pm.  To participate, go to:  https://www.aep.iastate.edu/drought/view

Jim Field shares some of the most recent information about drought conditions in the area.

Jim Field reviews the latest updated Cass County Urgent Need Resource Guide.

Print a copy of the guide here >>>>> August 2022 Cass County Urgent Need Resource Guide

w/Kate Olson.

Jim Field visits with Dave Chase of Nishna Valley Trails about a community forum on Cass County recreational trail planning on Monday, August 22.

Dr. Matt Weresh shot a smooth and steady round of even par 69 on Sunday and grabbed his third Tournament of Champions title at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club on Sunday. Weresh went into the final day with a four shot lead and maintained a strong edge throughout most of the final day. Weresh finished the tournament with a 6-under par 201 total. Zach Christensen and last year's champion Ross Martens finished five shots back at 1-under 206 for the weekend.

Weresh adds the title to his wins in 2005 and 2020. His 201 total ties for the fifth best finish ever at the T of C. He also holds a tie for the third best finish with a 199 total in 2005.

Darby McLaren went to a playoff to win his first title at the Tournament of Champions in the Senior Division. McLaren and Bill Matzdorff both finished the weekend with a 1-over par 208 total. McLaren then birdied on the first playoff hole to win the title. Former champions Chris Nelson and Ron Peterson were two strokes back at +3 210 for the weekend.

The Super Senior Division was just a two day event this year and Rick Thompson grabbed his third straight title in that division. He shot a two day total of 1-under par 137 to grab the win. He opened with a phenomenal round of 65 on Friday. Past Champion John Willmore came in second with a +4 142.

Listen to Dr. Matt Weresh's comments following the final round below.