Tri-State Crusaders was the 0-0 winner over Varsity Opponent when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Tri-State Crusaders King's Crusaders and Varsity Opponent were almost perfectly matched up on Saturday, but the Tri-State Crusaders King's Crusaders suffered a 27-26 loss.
When it comes to explaining why Tri-State Crusaders lost, don't look at Donovan Sproul. Despite the final result, he rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 62 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sproul was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 64 yards. Another player making a difference was Rylan Kolb, who gained 103 total yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Tri-State Crusaders' defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Dj Graber was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself.
Tri-State Crusaders' defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Tri-State Crusaders does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Varsity Opponent, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 30-0 loss against Faith Christian HomeSchool Academy on the 12th.
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