Edsel Ford is 0-5 against Trenton since October of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Edsel Ford Thunderbirds will be playing in front of their home fans against the Trenton Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Edsel Ford took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 28-27 victory over Roosevelt.
Meanwhile, Trenton's game on Friday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They took down Lincoln Park 21-7.
Ashton Rooney went supernova for Trenton, rushing for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Rooney's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 134 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Drew Carson, who rushed for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Trenton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Edsel Ford's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Trenton, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Edsel Ford took a serious blow against Trenton when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 42-14. Will Edsel Ford 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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