Triad owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 16-0 victory over the Alton Redbirds. That's more bragging rights for the Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacob Odle was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 110 yards and a pair of scores. Triad also got a significant boost from John Holloway, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 89 yards.
Knights
| 09/12/25 @ Alton | 238 |
| 09/05/25 @ Washington | 93 |
| 08/29/25 vs O'Fallon | 47 |
| 11/02/24 vs Morris | 70 |
| 10/25/24 vs Collinsville | 45 |
| + 5 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Triad was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Triad's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Bryce Van Tieghem was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
Despite the loss, Alton still got an impressive performance from Jamari Rounds, who rushed for 109 yards on only 12 carries.
Triad's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Alton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Triad and Alton will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Knights will square off against rival Civic Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Alton is set to take on their familiar foe East St. Louis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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