Triton Central

TC FOOTBALL FALLS TO INDIAN CREEK. Triton Central closed out its regular season Friday night against a tough Indian Creek squad, falling to the undefeated Braves, 35-7, at home. The loss leaves the Tigers with a 3-6 overall record and a 2-5 mark in Hoosier Legends Conference play as they turn their attention to the postseason. Indian Creek struck first in the opening quarter, scoring on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Evan Clark to Mason Woodke to take a 7-0 lead. The Braves added two more touchdowns in the second quarter, including an 8-yard touchdown pass from Clark to Woodke and a 2-yard rushing score by Patrick Dowty, to take a 21-0 advantage. Triton Central answered before halftime when Matthew Wilkins connected with Henry Kemper on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Evan Mitchell added the extra point, cutting the deficit to 21-7. The Tigers were unable to add to their total in the second half as Indian Creek scored twice in the fourth quarter to secure the 35-7 victory. Triton Central finished with 129 total yards, including 97 passing yards and 32 rushing yards. The Tigers recorded 11 first downs and converted 4-of-12 third-down opportunities. Turnovers proved costly, as TC gave the ball away once on an interception. Wilkins completed 7-of-10 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. Kemper led the Tigers with six receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown, while Dylan Showalter added two catches for 41 yards. Landon Ball contributed 11 rushing yards on nine carries. Defensively, Weston Smith led the Tigers with seven tackles and five assists. Ball, Kemper and Dallas Clarke each recorded five tackles and two assists. Clarke also added a tackle for loss, while Ty Bergman finished with four tackles and an assist. Despite the regular-season setback, the Tigers now have an opportunity to turn the page and make a postseason run. Tigers Host Scecina in Sectional Opener Triton Central will begin the IHSAA Football State Tournament this Friday when the Tigers host Scecina Memorial in the opening round of sectional play. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 PM at Triton Central. JV Tigers Finish Season at 2-7 The Triton Central JV football team wrapped up its season Saturday with a 20-13 loss on the road to Indian Creek. The defeat leaves the JV Tigers with a 2-7 record to conclude the season.