The Atlantic boys track team ran in to the school history books on Saturday by earning a 3rd place trophy in Class 3A. That achievement marked the first time an Atlantic boys track team has earned back to back trophies at State. The Trojans defended their title in the Boys 4x400M Relay, the final event of the day, in order to make that dream come true.

After finishing the final leg of that 4x400M win, Senior Chase Mullenix had that exact thought on his mind.

One of the first topics brought up by Head Coach Jordan Mullen following the meet was the historic team success as well.

Atlantic 4x400M Relay

Mullenix said crossing that line first in the final event of his high school career was sweet.

Junior Tyler Moen was happy that they could send out a great senior class in style.

Moen was an important piece of the weekend success and he scored a 5th place finish in the 200M earlier in the day to help the team. He said the confidence the team and staff had in him, pushed him along.

Two members of that 4x400M Relay team will graduate with Zade Niklasen heading to Dordt to play football and Chase Mullenix off to continue his track career at Iowa State. Coach Mullen had high praise for the senior group. Mullenix has reached heights one the track that few other Atlantic athletes have and Coach Mullen talked about how big his weekend was.

Atlantic has lots of fast shoes to fill for next season but Coach Mullen was thankful for the way the bar has been raised for success and for the example this class has set.