Trimble and Conotton Valley squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Trimble had to settle for second. They took a 26-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Conotton Valley Rockets.
When it comes to explaining why Trimble lost, don't look at Owen Sikorski. Despite the final result, he rushed for 223 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Sikorski a new career-high in rushing yards.
Even though they lost, Trimble was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 300 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Zachary Putnam, who threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground for Conotton Valley. Putnam has been hot for a while, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last nine times he's played. Brooks Bower was Putnam's top target, picking up 55 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Trimble's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Conotton Valley, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Trimble does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Conotton Valley, they will take on Eastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Conotton Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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