Tri-Central is 6-0 against Wes-Del since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Tri-Central Trojans will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Wes-Del Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Tri-Central is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They took a blow against Madison-Grant on Friday, falling 40-7. The loss continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Argylls: they've now lost three in a row.
The losing side was boosted by Izaiah Fowler, who picked up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Tri-Central wouldn't let Madison-Grant keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Tri-Central can thank Jaiton Archer and Jacob English for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Wes-Del couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by Alexandria-Monroe 41-12 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 277th, while the Tigers are ranked 131st).
Brock Nauman put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown.
Nauman wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Wes-Del was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Tri-Central took their victory against Wes-Del in their previous matchup back in August of 2023 by a conclusive 26-6. Does Tri-Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wes-Del turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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