Timpson was the 52-49 winner over Joaquin when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bears fell 18-12 to the Rams on Friday. The matchup marked the Bears' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Joaquin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Trenton Runnels out in front who threw for 116 yards and one TD on only seven passes, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Runnels' passing game has become a key predictor of the Rams' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise. Conner Rios was another key player, picking up 100 receiving yards and one score.
Timpson has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Joaquin, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Timpson is set to challenge their familiar foe Garrison at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Joaquin will square off against rival Shelbyville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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