The Trinity Tigers won 30-27 at Crockett on Friday night, earning a spot in the playoffs. The Tigers entered the game needing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Trinity led 7-0 after Terian Maxie scored from the 1-yard line, then 14-0 after Evian Castro ran in from 2 yards out. Crockett cut the lead to 21-14 before halftime. Chance Barron returned an intercepted fake field goal pass for a two-point swing for the Tigers. Crockett later took the lead in the third quarter. Trinity regained it on a 34-yard touchdown pass from Maxie to Barron.
Crockett had the ball last, starting at the Trinity 22-yard line with 47 seconds left. The Tiger defense forced a 47-yard field goal attempt that fell short. Trinity finished with 367 rushing yards and 27 passing yards. Coach Shaun Stout said he was proud of the team and looked forward to playing Fairfield in the final game and the playoffs.