The Atlantic Trojans are looking to rebound after their week one defeat and pick up their first win of the season as they hit the road to face the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs. Despite a 32-7 loss to Glenwood last week, head coach Joe Brummer saw some positives, especially on the defensive side of the ball, that he and the Trojans will look to carry over into week 2.

Despite being in the same conference, the varsity football teams have not seen each other since 2017. Since 2008 the Trojans are 3-7 against the Monarchs with the most recent win coming in 2015. Despite the long hiatus of a varsity game, they have played at the middle school level more recently and both coaches are familiar with each other, which is why Brummer is expecting a hard-nosed challenge.

On offensive, the Trojans will look to make a big step in the run game. Last week, Atlantic was held to 92 rushing yards and Brummer says it starts with what they are doing at the line of scrimmage.

Defensively, they did well against the last week run limiting the Rams to 3.2 yards per carry. However, this week they will face a different style of ground attack.

Ultimately, both teams are in similar situations, looking to rebound from an opening week loss. Both will look to accomplish many of the same things especially on the ground. As the game will primarily feature the run attack, possessions and what you do with them will be extremely important, protecting the football and the ability to control the line of scrimmage will mean all the difference.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm and you can catch all the action on KJANTV starting at 6:30 pm.