Trinity Christian had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it six. They were outmatched by the Bishop Lynch Friars and fell 47-9. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 709th, while the Friars are ranked 331st).
Trinity Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Campbell Laible and Robby Friedrich. Laible picked up 128 receiving yards and one TD, while Friedrich threw for 110 yards and one touchdown. Laible was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 62 yards.
As for Bishop Lynch, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 38 points or more this season.
Bishop Lynch's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Matias Leon, who threw for 345 yards and five touchdowns while completing 90% of his passes. What's more, Leon racked up 147.9 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August. Nick Payne also helped out as he racked up 130 receiving yards.
Trinity Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 63-14 loss against Prestonwood Christian on the 31st. As for Bishop Lynch, they have also already played their next matchup, a 49-13 defeat against Liberty Christian on the 31st.
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