Trojans run past Big Reds
Missouri Valley came up short in a 42-14 setback to Tri-Center in Class 1A, District 8 action on Oct. 9 at Missouri Valley.
“We had a great effort all night, as our guys left it all on the field,” stated Head Coach Jake Driver. “We had a couple breakdowns, which allowed the big play, and I was pleased with the way we responded.”
Missouri Valley scored on their first and final drives of the game, as Jack Handlos (49 yds, 1 TD) and Luke Schroeder (191 yards, 1 TD) provided a bulk of the offense.
Defensively, Handlos (4.5 tackles), Owen Becerra (3.0 tackles) and Noah Cox (2.5 tackles) led the defensive effort.
“We get one final chance to play this week, and we’ll look to send our seniors out the right way,” Driver concluded.
Up Next (Oct. 16): Missouri Valley (1-3, 1-7) host Treynor (Senior Night) on Oct. 16 to close out the regular season.
FB: 10-9-2026 @ Missouri Valley
Team 1 2 3 4 T
Tri-Center 0 14 21 7 42
Mo. Valley 7 0 0 7 14
Missouri Valley (1-3), 1-7; Tri-Center (2-2), 2-5
Team Stats MV T-C
Passing Yds 3-0 14-114
Rushing Yds 49-241 18-199
Total Yds 52-241 32-313
MV Individual Stats
Passing: Jack Handlos 0-3, 0 yds.
Rushing: Luke Schroeder 28-191 (1 TD); Jack Handlos 20-49 (1 TD); Draeson Allen 1-1.
Receiving: None
Tackles: Jack Handlos 4.5; Owen Becerra 3.0; Noah Cox 2.5; Julyan Tyson 2.0; James Wendt 2.0; Draeson Allen 1.5; Carter Tiffey 1.5; Maddox Wheeldon 1.5; Colt Stoltz 1.5; Keenan Foland 1.0; Braxton Mickey 0.5; Carson Hopkins 0.5.
