The Atlantic Trojans (1-5, 0-2) are gearing up for a Homecoming game this week against the Knoxville Panthers (1-5, 1-1).  The Trojans are hoping to finish strong after a very tough stretch of games the past few weeks, including a lopsided affair against top-ranked Harlan last week. Atlantic Head Coach Joe Brummer thinks his team has responded well to the lessons that come with the losses.

Atlantic will need to be sound on the edges defensively this week against a Panther team that runs the triple option. Running backs Tristin DeJong and Gavin Montalvo are different types of threats with speed and size. Coach Brummer said his defense will need to make proper reads and decisions.

Coach Brummer said he hopes a strong contingent of fans come out to support the team on Homecoming and he’s made it a point to reach out to Alums.

You can hear a full interview with Coach Brummer on Friday afternoon at 4:45 p.m. on Trojan Preview on KJAN. The Trojans and Panthers will kickoff at 7:00 p.m. at the Trojan Bowl on Friday night. Coronation will be held in the High School gym at 12:15 p.m. and the Homecoming parade will start from Ed Podolak Drive at 2:30 p.m. We will have live streaming video coverage of both those events on KJANTV.