Troy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 68-20 victory over the Thrall Tigers. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Troy was led to victory by Jayden Lucky and Joseph Mcmurtry. Lucky rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while Mcmurtry threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. Lucky's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Reed Ketcham was Mcmurtry's top target, picking up 168 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Troy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Peyton Valdez, Joseph Tuck, and Tuck picked up one apiece. Another thorn in Thrall's side was Tomas Lopez, who picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and forced a fumble.
Troy's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Thrall, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Troy will face off against Maypearl at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Maypearl's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Thrall, they will welcome Johnson City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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