It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Allen had no problem doing just that on Friday. They won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Trinity Trojans 22-21. The Eagles' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Brady Bricker was his usual excellent self, rushing for 81 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 151 yards on 19 of 27 attempts. Those 81 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Allen also got a significant boost from Micah Ellis, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 90 yards.
Allen pushed their record up to 13-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Trinity, they moved to 11-2 with that loss, which also ended their eight-game winning streak.
Allen will venture away from home to face off against North Crowley at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. North Crowley will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Allen surely won't give up without a fight. Trinity does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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