TROY, Ohio – Three was the magic number for Troy on Friday night. The Trojans notched their third straight win on the season and third victory in a row against Piqua to keep the Traditions Cup back in the schools trophy. It was the 141st meeting between the two schools, and Troy now holds a 69-66-6 advantage in the nation’s oldest and longest running high school football rivalry.
Troy quarterback Aiden Kirkpatrick carried the ball 21 times for 143 yards and a pair of scores. It was the fifth time in the seniors last 10 starts that he has run for two touchdowns. Kirkpatrick was also a very efficient 12-14 passing for 139 yards and no interceptions.
Kayden Franklin set the tone for the victors, returning the opening kickoff 99-yards for a touchdown. He finished the game with 138 all-purpose yards on eight touchdowns. Piqua senior running back Debo Knisley had a career high 158 yards rushing.
SCORING BY QUARTERS
Piqua: 7-0-0-0-7
Troy: 7-7-0-14-28
SCORING PLAYS
T: Kayden Franklin 99 kickoff return (Matt Barth kick)
P: Chris Davis 3 run (Gavin Larger kick)
T: Aiden Kirkpatrick 5 run (Barth kick)
T: Kirkpatrick 8 run (Barth kick)
T: Michael Ticker 5 run (Barth kick)
RECORDS: Piqua (1-3, 1-2 MVL Miami): Troy (3-1, 3-0 MVL Miami)
UP NEXT: Piqua at West Carrollton (0-4. 0-3 MVL Valley); Troy at Fairborn (3-1, 2-1 MVL Valley)
