LAST YEAR: 2-5 dual meet record, finished in seventh place in the O-K Blue conference.

KEY RETURNING ATHLETES: Senior Bradon Dornbos, discus and shot put; junior Luke Westerlund, discus and shot put; senior Evan Butler, high jump and hurdles; sophomore SeanPaul O’Brien, long jump, sprints, relays; sophomore Evan Olson, pole vault; junior Enzo Aggoune, sprints; senior Gavin Pastotnik, sprints; junior Landon Johnson, long distance; senior Vincent Pollock, long distance; junior Ryder Merkins, long distance; junior Nathaniel Cribley-Cotto, sprints, relays; sophomore Shondaris McCain, sprints, relays; junior Braylon Richards, hurdles.

PROMISING NEWCOMERS: Junior Carter Gregor, sprints and relays; freshman Christian Pavlige, middle distance; junior Jayden Booker, sprints and relays; junior Ryder Chan, pole vault; freshman Quincy McDaniels, sprints; sophomore Rodney Robinson, sprints.

ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY CLASS: 46 total athletes – 9 seniors, 16 juniors, 9 sophomores, 12 freshmen.

NEW CONFERENCE: After several years in the tough O-K Blue conference, the Trojans will transfer to the O-K Silver. Head Coach Tim McKeeby says it’s tough to scout and get a feel for the new competition, but he is guessing that Hopkins and Godwin Heights may be top contenders.

SEASON OUTLOOK: The Trojans obviously have a lot of experience, with 13 key athletes returning from last year, including many with a lot of demonstrated athletic abilities from other varsity sports. While it’s difficult to measure the new conference opponents, Fruitport seems like a pretty good bet to compete for an O-K Silver championship.

FIRST MEETS: Friday at Belding; Tuesday at Western Michigan Christian.

COACH COMMENT: “Our team is all-around strong. Our athletes and coaching staff are focused. The tone was set on day 1 and we are determined to win our conference.” – Tim McKeeby