Triton Central

TC FOOTBALL LOSES AT GREENWOOD. Triton Central battled throughout Friday night’s Hoosier Legends Conference matchup at Greenwood, but the Tigers came up short in a high-scoring contest, falling to the Woodmen 45-34. The loss moves Triton Central to 2-4 overall and 1-3 in HLC play. The Tigers got off to a strong start, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when quarterback Matthew Wilkins scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. Greenwood answered with three touchdowns in the second quarter, but TC responded with two of its own to make it a 28-21 game at halftime. Wilkins added another 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, while he also connected with Henry Kemper on a 3-yard touchdown pass. Greenwood extended its lead in the third quarter with two more touchdowns and a field goal, taking a 38-21 advantage into the final quarter. The Tigers continued to fight in the fourth, with Wilkins connecting with Gavin Pruitt on two separate 22-yard touchdown passes. Greenwood answered with a 70-yard touchdown run to secure the 45-34 victory. The Tigers finished with 404 total yards, including 321 passing yards and 83 rushing yards. TC picked up 24 first downs and converted 6-of-14 third-down opportunities. Wilkins had another big night through the air, completing 26-of-44 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns. Gavin Pruitt led the Tigers with seven receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns, while Henry Kemper caught 12 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown. The Tigers were able to move the football consistently, but Greenwood's rushing attack proved difficult to contain. The Woodmen finished with 535 total yards, including 321 rushing yards, while TC held a 321-214 advantage in passing yards. Knox Coen led the TC defense with six tackles, three assists and a forced fumble. Luke Strong, Dallas Clarke and Zayne Ficklin each contributed three tackles, while Clarke added five assists. Tigers Return Home to Face Monrovia Triton Central will return home Friday night for another important HLC matchup when the Tigers host Monrovia. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 2-4 overall record and a 1-3 mark in HLC play. Kickoff at Triton Central is scheduled for 7 PM. JV Tigers Fall to Greenwood The Triton Central JV football team fell to Greenwood 36-0 at home Saturday, dropping the JV Tigers to 1-5 on the season. The JV Tigers will hit the road next Saturday to take on Monrovia, with kickoff scheduled for 10 AM.