One look at Trinity's (Louisville, KY) 2026 football schedule would make most coaches shrink away.
The Shamrocks kicked off the season on the road in the first of many games against nationally ranked opponents on the road at Anderson (OH), the No. 24 team in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings.
After Friday night, Anderson's ranking and Trinity's status as an unranked team will be up for debate as Trinity rolled to a 59-13 victory.
The Shamrocks needed just six plays to find the end zone as 2027 Buffalo quarterback commit Zane Johnson connected with Jason Hagan on a 26-yard touchdown reception. It was the first of what would turn into a 45-point first-half performance for the Shamrocks.
Anderson trailed 21-0 before finally finding the end zone themselves late in the first quarter.
By the time the first half came to an end, Trinity led 45-13 and it was the end of an impressive night for many of the Shamrock starters. It also meant a running clock for the remainder of the second half unless Anderson found the end zone again.
Through the first two quarters, Johnson was 10-of-16 passing for 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns. His favorite target was tight end Jack Stivers, who caught three passes for 103 yards.
The Shamrocks' running back duo of Jamaurion Berry and Ashton Taylor combined to rush for 111 yards on 11 total carries between the two, with each scoring twice.
Next week, Trinity will once again be on the road as they travel to Christian Brothers (MO). Anderson will look to bounce back at West Clermont.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trinity pulls off major Super 25 high school football upset over top-ranked Ohio team
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