The Atlantic Trojans (2-3) football team is preparing for their homecoming game this week against the OA-BCIG Falcons (4-1). The Trojans have regrouped this week after a tough start to district play with a 45-14 loss to Kuemper Catholic last week. The Trojans failed to establish the run against the Knights and Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott said they need to get better in that aspect of the game to open up the rest of the offense.

The Falcons will line up in a similar fashion to the Knights as they like to spread the field, but the Falcons will be a bit more heavy on the short passing game. OA-BCIG has 5 receivers that have gained over 100 yards on the season and Coach McDermott said they will need to get pressure on Falcons QB Kaden Ladwig if they want to slow them down.

Ladwig has thrown for 1,286 yard and 15 touchdowns compared to just 4 interceptions, so he has been efficient., but he also poses a threat with his feet having rushed for six scores as well. Coach McDermott said the defensive front will have to play a great game to get pressure but also contain Ladwig.

The Trojans and Falcons will kick off the homecoming contest at 7:00pm on Friday at the Trojan Bowl.