Thornridge extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 21-20 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bloom Blazing Trojan. The Falcons lost against the Blazing Trojan in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 36-6 score last time.
Although Thornridge took the loss, they still got scores from Jayden Smith, Tyrone Holcomb, and Dominic Scrutchens.
As for Bloom, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.8 points on average this season.
Bloom found their leader in sophomore Jordyn Jackson, who rushed for 136 yards and a pair of scores.
Thornridge has already played their next contest, a 20-0 defeat against Thornton on the 26th. As for Bloom, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-0 loss against Rich Township on the 27th.
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