The Trenton Tigers will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Chico Dragons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Trenton is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Celeste. Trenton blew past Celeste 36-0 on the road on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Austin Sellers and he. Sellers rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns while he rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss). Ethan Greer made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Trenton wouldn't let Celeste keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Anthony Machaka, Jose Lobato, and Zacchary Phifer picked up one apiece. Machaka also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
Meanwhile, Chico gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They claimed a resounding 68-28 win over Detroit at home. The victory was some much needed relief for the Dragons as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Trenton against Chico when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 38-0 win. Does Trenton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chico turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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