Football Preview: Albert Lea Tigers vs. Worthington Trojans
Albert Lea is 0-5 against Worthington since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Albert Lea Tigers will host the Worthington Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Worthington took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Albert Lea, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Albert Lea finally turned things around against Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] on Friday. They came out on top against the Titans by a score of 27-19. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The critical scores for Albert Lea came from Layton Yost, Carter Conn, Teaghen Tolbers, and Breckyn Wacholz.
Meanwhile, Worthington fell victim to Marshall and their airtight defense on Friday. They were dealt a 56-0 defeat at the hands of the Tigers. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Trojans were not able to get on the board.
Albert Lea's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Worthington, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Albert Lea came up short against Worthington in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 22-14. Will Albert Lea have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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