Diboll Faces Trinity in Key District 9-3A DI Football Matchup
Diboll’s 2-0 district start sets up a key road test at Trinity, which is 1-1 in league play. Fairfield also enters Friday unbeaten in district and looks to extend its winning streak against struggling Huntington. Elsewhere, Groveton visits Lovelady, Apple Springs hosts Buckholts, and Alto and Corrigan-Camden are on byes.
By the Numbers- Diboll is 4-3 overall and 2-0 in District 9-3A DI; Trinity is 4-3 and 1-1.
- Ty Jones rushed for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns on 8 carries in Diboll’s 69-0 win over Huntington.
- Fairfield is 6-1, 2-0 in district, and averaging 53 points per game.
- Apple Springs is 4-2 after a 50-6 win over High Island; Corrigan-Camden is 5-3, 3-1 in district.
Diboll has momentum after two district wins, but Trinity showed its scoring potential with a 66-6 win over Huntington before losing to Palestine Westwood. Fairfield’s strong offense is also tempered by its lone loss, a 61-56 defeat to Maypearl.
State of Play- Diboll visits Trinity on Friday, with both teams looking to strengthen their district position.
- Fairfield visits Huntington; the Red Devils are coming off losses of 66-6 and 69-0.
- Groveton visits Lovelady after a close loss to Normangee; Lovelady is 2-1 in district.
- Apple Springs hosts Buckholts for homecoming, while Alto and Corrigan-Camden have byes.
District races continue Friday, while Alto and Corrigan-Camden return to action Oct. 30. Apple Springs also hosts Calvert that day in a three-team district where the top two teams advance to the playoffs.
Bottom LineDiboll’s matchup at Trinity is the week’s key test: a win would keep the Lumberjacks firmly in control of their district momentum, while Fairfield has a chance to do the same against Huntington.
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