Zane Trace couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Logan Elm Braves 33-27. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pioneers of the 39-23 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Zane Trace saw an underclassman step up: Brice Johnson rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns. Silas Stewart handled things on the ground, rushing for 97 yards.
Even though they lost, Zane Trace was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Zane Trace didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Coen Larson and Aaden Dunn.
Michael Bock had a dynamite game for Logan Elm, rushing for 144 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Walters, who threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Zane Trace will challenge Waverly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Logan Elm, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Westfall at 7:00 p.m.
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