The Etna Lions will square off against the Trinity Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Etna, who comes in off a win.
Etna gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They snuck past Brookings-Harbor with a 20-14 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lions' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 907th in California, while the Bruins are ranked 136th in Oregon).
Etna can attribute much of their success to Noah Hubbard, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Etna's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jacob O'Brien and Ashton Elam. Etna got some further help from Kyle Fowle: he made 11 total tackles (8.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Trinity was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 50-20 loss at the hands of Hoopa Valley. One positive for the Wolves, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Although Trinity took the loss, they still got scores from Carver Dresselhaus, Miller Brown, and Brown.
Etna now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Trinity, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Etna came up short against Trinity in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 22-14. Will Etna 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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