Post Falls is 2-8 against Coeur d'Alene since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Trojans will take on the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Post Falls has given up an average of 28.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Post Falls is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Moses Lake on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Trojans were outmatched by the Mavericks and fell 42-7. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Coeur d'Alene, as they earned their first away win of the season. Everything went their way against Lake City on Friday as they made off with a 33-12 victory. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' Idaho football rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Timberwolves are ranked 50th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Post Falls better keep an eye on Tannar Stern. He was instrumental in Coeur d'Alene's win, throwing for 229 yards and four TDs while completing 73.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 81 yards on only seven carries. Stern's passing game has become a key predictor of the Vikings' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise. 100 of Stern's passing yards were hauled in by Jackson Hackett, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
One reason for the win was Coeur d'Alene's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Stern and Ian Dahlin, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Post Falls now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Coeur d'Alene, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Post Falls might still be hurting after the 21-0 defeat they got from Coeur d'Alene when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Trojans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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