Trinity is 0-3 against Newton since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Trinity got their first taste of in-conference action on Friday and they started things off strong. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Warren 36-7.
Meanwhile, Newton won against Woodville last Friday with 72 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Eagles blew past Kountze 72-0. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won seven games in a row.
Newton's win came from a few key players Trinity will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kendray Porter, who rushed for 106 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries. He is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Deldrick Samuel, who rushed for 61 yards and two scores.
Newton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 267 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Trinity's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Newton, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Trinity was dealt a bruising 64-0 defeat at the hands of Newton when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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