High Stakes Rematch: Blessed Trinity and Milton Clash in Week 5
Friday night’s contest between milton and Blessed Trinity represents a compelling shift in power dynamics from their first-ever meeting last season,making it a must-watch game on the Week 5 schedule. while Milton currently holds a national ranking of No. 34 and boasts a 2-1 record, their success is even more impressive considering they’ve rebuilt after losing eleven Division I players from their previous roster. Victories over their last two opponents followed a narrow 20-13 loss to Buford in Week 1.
Last year, Blessed Trinity entered their matchup with milton as a significant underdog, ultimately falling 28-14 despite a competitive first half. milton followed that win with a dominant stretch, securing victories by margins of 18 points or more in every subsequent game. This year, however, the narrative has flipped, with many now favoring the Titans.
Blessed Trinity has stormed to a 3-0 start, convincingly defeating tri-Cities, Holy Innocents’, and Prince Avenue Christian with an average winning margin of 29 points. A key factor in their success is a ferocious defence, spearheaded by a dominant defensive line.
Milton, meanwhile, has been navigating a challenge at quarterback. An injury to their starter in the season opener forced freshman Trey Hasan into action. Hasan showed promise last week against Alpharetta,completing 8 of 14 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. To succeed against the Titans, the Eagles will need to establish a strong running game to relieve pressure from the young quarterback.
Blessed Trinity’s defensive line is a force to be reckoned with, already racking up 16 sacks in just three games – 26 shy of the school’s single-season record. Senior DJ Jacobs leads the charge with five sacks, just 7.5 away from the school’s all-time record. The team also boasts 33 tackles for loss, 45 from their record.
Despite Blessed Trinity’s strong start and defensive prowess, Maxwell Projections currently favor milton by 13 points. However, the consensus among the Score Atlanta panel leans towards a Titans victory, and the Georgia High School Postgame Show will have full coverage of the outcome Friday night. This rematch promises to be a thrilling contest, showcasing two programs heading in very different, yet equally compelling, directions.
