Friday night will be round two for the Shamrocks and the Bruins as Trinity (10-2) host district foe Ballard (6-6) in the Class 6A quarterfinals.

Trinity beat Ballard 20-0 back on October 11th. The win was the start of the Shamrocks shutout streak of five games. The Rocks streak of not allowing a TD has been extended six games. Last TD scored on this Trinity defense came in the first half by St. X on Sep. 28th.

Trinity comes into Friday night after beating Fern Creek 45-0. Zane Johnson passed for 237 yards and 3TDs. JB Berry had 2 rushing TDs while Chris Wilson ran one in. The Rocks' defensive effort in the game was headlined not only by the 0 on the scoreboard but also by three interceptions. Caleb Ricks had two while Myles Howze had one. T held FC to -27 rushing yards and 42 passing yards.

Ballard comes into Friday night off of what is certainly the biggest win in recent history for the Bruins' program as they beat Male 23-17 in OT on the road. The Ballard defense was impressive in the win, holding Male to 96 rushing yards and 134 passing yards. Brock Santee led the effort with 13 tackles. Larry Irvin had 156 passing yards and 2TDs for the Bruins offense.

Trinity has put a running clock on every team they've played over the last month. While I like the Rocks to win this one, you have to think that won't happen in this one. Ballad was able to rattle the Trinity offense early in the first meeting and they Bruins should present the Rocks with another challenge on Friday night. However, that was before T had a fully healthy Offensive line. Will be interesting to see how that battle develops. 

35 to 0 Rocks.  This is not the same Trinity team from 6 weeks ago.  

I'll go Trinity 35-7.

No running clock, but Trinity wins comfortably. 

I think Trinity wins and likely without much trouble. 

Trinity leads the all time series 55-06, including a 20-0 win earlier this season. Trinity will win the battle in the trenches on both sides of the ball and continue their march to Lexington and #29. I do believe home field advantage matters in the playoffs. Trinity's stable of running backs of J Berry, Z Floyd, C Wilson, and B Rice is a great group to have available this time of year. I also feel a 35-0 score is attainable for the Rocks. 

Godzilla 35-0

28-0 Trinity

Trinity 28-6.

Trinity wins but in a closer game than expected.

Rocks 24-14

Can Ballard pull the upset two weeks in a row? Do they have it in them. 

2 hours ago, Bac2369 said:

Can Ballard pull the upset two weeks in a row? Do they have it in them. 

No says I.

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Going to need the famous Trinity hot chocolate on Friday.

Ballard 25

Trinity 24