The Zane Trace Pioneers will hit the road for the first time this season to take on the Waverly Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Zane Trace is leaving town to face Waverly after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Zane Trace took a 33-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of Logan Elm.
Zane Trace might have lost, but man, Brice Johnson was a machine: he rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns. Aaden Dunn made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Even though they lost, Zane Trace was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Zane Trace didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Coen Larson and Dunn.
Meanwhile, Waverly had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past Miami Trace with a 28-23 win.
Things could have been worse for Zane Trace, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 42-28 loss to Waverly when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Can Zane Trace avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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