Trojans Freshmen and Sophomores Dominate JV Track Meet

Atlantic's young athletes win 11 events, including 5 relay races, at Lewis Central competition

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:24am

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The Atlantic High School freshmen and sophomore boys and girls track teams had a standout performance at a JV track and field meet hosted by Lewis Central in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The girls team won the overall meet with 127 points, while the boys finished third with 129.5 points. The Trojans combined for 11 first-place finishes, including five relay event wins.

Why it matters

This strong showing by Atlantic's underclassmen track athletes is an encouraging sign for the future of the school's track and field program. The team's ability to excel at the JV level suggests they have a deep pool of young talent that could translate to success at the varsity level in the coming years.

The details

On the boys' side, Atlantic won the 4x200m, 4x400m and 4x800m relay events. Individual winners included Mason Betts in the 400m and 1600m. For the girls, the Trojans took first in the sprint medley and 4x200m relays. Braeleigh Hass (100m), Aiza Jones (100m hurdles), Ximena Mendez-Cordero (800m), Reese Harlan (long jump) and Gabrielle Engler (1500m) also earned individual event victories.

  • The JV track and field meet took place on March 26, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

The players

Atlantic High School

A public high school located in Atlantic, Iowa that fields boys' and girls' track and field teams.

Lewis Central

A public high school located in Council Bluffs, Iowa that hosted the JV track and field meet.

Glenwood

A high school that also competed in the JV track and field meet, finishing second in the girls' competition and third in the boys'.

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The takeaway

Atlantic's impressive performance at the JV level demonstrates the depth of young talent in their track and field program. If these underclassmen can continue to develop, it bodes well for the Trojans' ability to field competitive varsity teams in the coming years and potentially challenge for conference and state championships.