Tri has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Centerville Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Tri came up short against Monroe Central and fell 35-26.
Despite the defeat, Tri had strong showings from Masyn Chalfant, who rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.7 yards per carry, and Cameron Boone, who rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Chalfant has posted since back in September of 2023.
Even though they lost, Tri was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 346 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Centerville put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 21-7 victory over Winchester Community.
While passing duties were split, you can't argue with the impact Jace Hollendonner and Ethan Vecera both made on the match. Hollendonner rushed for 125 yards on only 13 carries while Vecera gained 88 total yards and two touchdowns. Vecera also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Tri's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Centerville, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Tri has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 357 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Centerville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 217. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Tri was dealt a bruising 42-0 defeat at the hands of Centerville in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Tri 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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