The Trinity Tigers opened their season with a strong performance, defeating Texas Lutheran 36-14 at home. The Tigers surged ahead early and held a commanding 26-7 lead heading into the second half.
Late in the game, with under eight minutes remaining, Texas Lutheran quarterback Elijah Favela attempted a scramble but was brought down by John Michael Martin, who broke through the offensive line for a sack. In the fourth quarter, Texas Lutheran tried to rally; Favela connected with Ty Reyes for a touchdown after Reyes leapt to secure the ball.
Trinity’s defense held firm, limiting the Lions to just 14 points, while the offense continued to move the ball effectively throughout the contest. The victory sets a positive tone for the Tigers as they look ahead to their next home game against McMurray University on September 12 at 6 p.m.
Looking ahead
Fans can expect another exciting matchup when Trinity hosts McMurray University next week, a game that will further test the Tigers’ early-season momentum.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
