Trojans Ground Game Rolls To 56-13 Win

Trojans Ground Game Rolls To 56-13 Win

By: Chris Manning  /  September 21, 2024  /  Photo: Chris Manning

Troy rushed for over 300 yards in the first en route to a 56-13 win over Towanda in NTL football action.

Brendan Gilliland had 181-yards rushing and two scores on seven carries - all in the first half - while Evan Woodward (three carries, 24 yards), Spencer Martin (five carries, 56-yards), Marcus Frisbie (three carries, 55-yards), and JB Burbage (two carries, six yards) also had touchdown runs.

Kael Millard added 58-yards rushing on four carries, while Mason Smith had 28-yards on five touches.

Lincoln Chimics had three catches for 77-yards and two touchdowns through the air, with Woodward going 7-for-7 for 137-yards and two touchdowns.

Gavin Lykon-Leffler went 8-for-8 on extra points.

Woodward got Troy on the scoreboard with a 1-yard run in the first quarter.

The Trojans added four second quarter scores, with Gilliland getting back to back runs of 15-yards and 86-yards to make it 21-0.

Burbage then punched in his 3-yard run, followed by Woodward hitting Chimics for a 59-yard scoring strike for a 35-0 halftime lead.

Early in the third Woodward hit Chimics with a 12-yard scoring strike to end the varsity's day.

Troy had two fourth quarter touchdowns - Martin had a 32-yard run, and Frisbie notched a 46-yard run.

 
 
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