The Atlantic Trojans football team will be looking to end the season on a high note against Red Oak on Friday night. The Trojans (3-5, 1-3) are coming off a win last week over Shenandoah 28-7 and hope to carry some momentum from that win into this week’s match-up with the Tigers (4-4, 2-2).

The Tigers boast a strong ground attack with three rushers over the 600 yard mark on the season. Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott said Red Oak’s toughness jumped out right away to him during preparation.

The Trojans have shown a lot of improvement on defense the past two weeks and Coach McDermott said they will need to continue to make plays up front to slow Red Oak down. Atlantic has also gotten some strong running going themselves in their last few outings and multiple guys have gotten involved. Tyler Moen, Zade Niklasen, Chase Mullenix, and Collin Mullenix all had strong showings last week in the win over the Mustangs.

11 seniors will be suiting up for the last time at the Trojan Bowl this week and Coach McDermott said they have provided great leadership for the team this season.

The Trojans and Tigers are set for a 7:00pm kickoff at the Trojan Bowl Friday night. You can hear more from Coach McDermott on Trojan Preview at 4:45pm Friday afternoon on KJAN.