Why Atlantic High School has ‘high expectations’ for the season

A new year that only brings promises.

“We have high expectations for the program. We just want to go out and have a successful season,” Atlantic High football coach Jamelle Murray said. “We’re just trying to accomplish some things that haven’t happened here at Atlantic in history. That’s the main reason. We’re just trying to find the right way to do it.”

For Atlantic High School, it’s a chance to pick up where they left off.

“I feel like this will keep our momentum going throughout the season,” senior Shamar Scruggs said. “We’ll just keep getting better and better. Any opponent we face from now on, we’ll fight ten times harder every time.”

They have a 9-2 record, followed by a playoff appearance.

But these Eagles are expecting much more in 2024.

“We’re definitely going to come back. We’re going to do it,” junior Horace Glenn said. “I think this team could go all the way to the state championship, in my opinion. Especially with the teammates we have, the best and the leaders.”

They will face many tests in the coming months, but Atlantic is looking forward to the challenge.

“We appreciate the opportunities. They will help us in those matchups so that we don’t have those early exits in the playoffs. So everything builds on what comes next,” Murray said.

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