With a playoff win on the line, Troy rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 49-27 margin over the Orange Panthers. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 22 points or more this season.
Troy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mason Mays, who threw for 161 yards and three TDs on only seven passes, and also rushed for 40 yards and one score. Another player making a difference was Noah Tapia, who picked up 141 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Troy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Orange only rushed for 46.
Troy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Noah Torosian and Mason Avey. Troy received some extra help from Ethan Mundt, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Orange lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Dylan Stone, who picked up 222 receiving yards and a pair of scores. He showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 65 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Star Thomas, who threw for 355 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt.
Warriors
| 11/07/25 vs Orange | 49-27 |
| 10/31/25 vs El Toro | 41-24 |
| 10/24/25 @ Irvine | 21-20 |
| 10/16/25 @ Canyon | 37-0 |
| 10/10/25 vs Santa Ana | 48-19 |
| + 4 more games |
The win was the ninth in a row for Troy, bringing their record up to 10-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.7 points over those games. As for Orange, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Looking ahead, Troy will square off against Rio Hondo Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' defense better be ready for this one: the Kares have averaged an impressive 41.8 points per game this season. Orange does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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