Nov 2, 2017 1 min read

Trinity at Thomas Jefferson

Records: Trinity is 6-3. Thomas Jefferson is 8-1.

Class: 4A

Winner plays: Either second-seeded Belle Vernon or Mars.

Who to watch: Thomas Jefferson’s Justin Vigna has torched defenses all season. The senior running back has rushed for at least 100 yards in eight of the Jaguars’ nine games. He has 1,364 yards and 20 touchdowns, averaging 8.7 yards per carry and 151 yards per game. Trinity running back Joey Koroly has had one of the best years ever by a Hillers player, rushing for 1,805 yards and scoring 23 touchdowns.

Noteworthy: These teams are familiar with one another as they are both members of the Big Nine Conference. Thomas Jefferson shut out the Hillers back in early September, 35-0, but it was a 7-0 game at halftime. … Trinity has improved as the season has progressed. The Hillers have scored at least 40 points in five of their past six games. … Trinity’s Cole Bair is averaging 19.5 yards per pass reception.