Tri County falls to David City Aquinas

Daily Sun sports

DAVID CITY - DeWitt Tri County’s Trojans found the going tough on the road Friday night, falling to David City Aquinas, 42-14, in David City.

The Trojans trailed 42-0 heading into the fourth quarter, but were able to put two late touchdowns on the scoreboard.

With 4:11 left in the game, Tri County’s Jesse Koenig scored on a two-yard run. A two-point conversion pass from Bodie Moeller to B.J. Hasse was successful, making it 42-8.

Just two minutes went off the game clock before the Trojans scored again.

After holding Aquinas three-and-out on their next possession, Tri County forced a punt.

Koenig took the Aquinas kick and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown. The conversion attempt failed leaving the score at 42-14.

For the game, Koenig led Tri County’s rushing attack with 44 yards on nine carries. Moeller was 5-for-12 in passing for 45 yards, while Weston Fanders was the leading receiver with two catches for 18 yards.

Tri County vs. Aquinas

Rushing: Tri County (Jesse Koenig 9-44 yards, Levi Likens 4-14, Talon Matzner 7-14, Bodie MOeller 8-14, Zach Schuerman2-12).

Passing: Tri County (MOeller 5-12-45 yards, John Reiger 1-4-5).

Receiving: Tri County (Weston Fanders 2-18, Anthony Zimmerman 2-16, Koenig 1-13, Likens 1-3).