Trona gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They snuck past the Kings Christian Crusaders with a 42-36 victory. The win continues a trend for the Tornadoes in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now won three in a row.
Caid McCullar had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 227 yards and one score while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. He was even better on defense, picking up two sacks, forcing one fumble, and making 12 total tackles.
Kings Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Tarkington, who picked up 124 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 30 yards and one TD. Tarkington's longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards. Another player making a difference was Daniel Dinkins, who threw for 208 yards and four TDs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trona will face off against Desert at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kings Christian, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Tehillah Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th.
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