Want to get my thoughts down after leaving Cowboys Stadium heart broken for a 2nd straight year. Trinity is ranked 1st in 5A in TX and 3rd in the nation on Rivals. It was horrendous luck for Allen to draw that district for 2nd round play. There was little difference in the teams, Trinity's size was the biggest.
After getting physically dominated in the 2nd quarter, I was worried about a rout. But Allen stiffened on D and won the 2nd half 21-13. The yardage edge was Trinity 450-380. Allen had more first downs, both teams punted 3 times.
Trinity had the best player on the field; QB/WR Brandon Carter, committed to Oklahoma. He made the biggest play of the night, after Allen closed to 24-21 he ran the kick back 65 yards to set up a TD. He also gained 16 on a 3rd down QB draw under 2 minutes which gave them a 1st down and sealed the game.
Trinity is absolutely huge on both lines. You won't believe it if you get to see them in the finals.
In a game which they lost by 2 points, Allen lost 3 fumbles. Fumbling was an issue all year and it came home to roost. A score on either of those 3 possessions............?
Trinity made 3 long field goals; a rarity in high school ball. One was 48 yards. That kicker can say honestly he probably won the game for them.
Trying to be objective, Allen is a great program. They dominate a great district, almost running the table for a 5th straight year. The coaching is sound; they are balanced and play hard. It takes a fantastic team/effort to beat them in any situation. Just a tough draw this year.
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