Quote from: Ron Boerger on August 22, 2026, 11:46:52 PMAfter attending tonight's scrimmage, my guess would be that Hondo Franklin will remain Trinity's starting QB.  Both he and Welker Horn had their moments, but it seemed that Hondo did better in the 11-on-11 segment that concluded the scrimmage. 

There were some beautiful passes that were plain dropped, so work to be done.  Two freshmen QBs also saw signficant time tonight:  6'1" Davis Roup (6A Katy Cinco Ranch) and 6'5" Lane Ranly (2A Agua Dulce). 

The score during the final 11-on-11 portion was 17-7 Trinity, including a 49-yard FG.  Roup and Ranly alternated at signal caller for the final TD (the whole offense basically swapped out each play).  Jason Love was impactful at RB.   Besides holding the Mountaineers to a single score in the 11-on-11 segment, the Trinity defense forced three or four interceptions during the 6-on-6 (or maybe 7-on-7) segment. 

Here's hoping it will not be in the triple digits at 7:30pm in two weeks as it was tonight. 

What Ron said.  I have to note that there were at least 300 people there for the scrimmage. I credit that to the proximity of Schreiner to Trinity (about an hour drive apart) and to enthusiasm for both programs. It bodes very well for Schreiner as they get the program up on its feet. They didn't look like a new program.

Quote from: Kuiper on August 22, 2026, 12:25:03 PM

Quote from: D3Navy on August 22, 2026, 11:54:14 AM

Quote from: Kuiper on August 21, 2026, 11:50:58 PMIn Trinity's first preseason context, they took on St. Mary's (D2).

St. Mary's won 2-1 on a second half goal

Solid result for Trinity.  Here was their starting lineup. 

Hmm.  This didn't match reality.  I was there.  These were not the players on the field at the start and Salinas didn't play.

I hope the team learned a lot.  Particularly how to defend the counterattack.  St Mary's sliced through them.

Onward.

Thanks for the intel.  I was a little surprised they even posted a starting lineup for a preseason scrimmage, but it didn't look implausible, so I reposted it here.

I'm a little surprised they didn't look like they knew how to defend a counterattack.  Trinity has had to defend against counterattacks for years given that they often have possession in the opponent's half.  Of course, they lost Luke Chandler, who was a stalwart at CB the last two years and if Luke Mayfield or Daniel Uriquidi weren't available for this match, that would hurt quite a bit.  They also demand a lot of all their players to counter press in that situation and if they have new players, that can take some time to get right.

Most of those players did play at some point during the match,  they didn't all start together.  In the first half, Trinity had solid possession in St Mary's half. Not as much in the second half. In general, D2 St. Mary's players were quicker and a little more technically competent, usually winning contested possession. I think Trinity realizes they have some work to do.

Quote from: Kuiper on August 21, 2026, 11:50:58 PMIn Trinity's first preseason context, they took on St. Mary's (D2).

St. Mary's won 2-1 on a second half goal

Solid result for Trinity.  Here was their starting lineup. 

Hmm.  This didn't match reality.  I was there.  These were not the players on the field at the start and Salinas didn't play.

I hope the team learned a lot.  Particularly how to defend the counterattack.  St Mary's sliced through them.

Onward.

Quote from: Ron Boerger on August 11, 2026, 01:55:38 PMYes,

Quote from: D3Navy on August 11, 2026, 01:43:14 PMI saw TJ Scannell (#0) on a locker.  Is he back?

Yes, two years ago TJ suffered a season-ending injury in the third game and so has another year of eligibility.

That is HUGE news.  He's a gamechanger.

Quote from: Ron Boerger on August 11, 2026, 10:09:56 AMTrinity has some pretty sweet new locker room facilities for the team this season.

I'll say!

I saw TJ Scannell (#0) on a locker.  Is he back?

Quote from: Ron Boerger on July 23, 2026, 08:54:54 AMHe was listed as a junior last season, so you'd have to think that graduation or no Trinity expected him back this season.  That's a big loss. 

He's pictured in cap and gown, diploma in hand, with other players on their Instagram page.

Quote from: Kuiper on July 22, 2026, 02:17:34 AMBig transfer news:

Trinity TX's Samuel Theiss is transferring to University of Massachusetts (D1)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbDnGDZFudq/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Theiss started his college career at University of San Diego (D1) and transferred to Trinity where he played the last couple of years, leading them to the D3 national championship game. 

Big shoes for Trinity to fill in the scoring department.

Pretty sure he graduated. Perhaps he's playing as a graduate student at Massachusetts.

Quote from: Ron Boerger on May 05, 2026, 11:11:00 AMNo doubt.  Trinity has definitely struggled the back half of the season and I haven't been following closely enough to understand why. 

Pitch control.  The ball was always in the dirt.

Quote from: Ron Boerger on February 28, 2026, 10:51:46 PMTrinity's quest to return to the NCAAs after an 0-5 start was derailed by Millsaps, who forced 22 Tiger turnovers (including 15 steals) and enjoyed a 26-4 advantage from the line in a 72-66 comeback victory.  The Majors got 27 from Garin Freeman and 17 each from Tia Anderson and Elyse Warren, who for good measure added 17 boards.  Trinity got 23 and 10 from Kylie Minter and 10 from Natlie Greenwood, two of the six seniors that will have to be replaced before next season as the team will desperately need to develop shooters and an inside presence.

Shooters and an inside presence are about 95% of a basketball team.  *gulp*

Quote from: 108 Stitches on February 21, 2026, 04:51:38 PMIs Trinity in the West or South team now?

Asking for a friend....

Logically a West team, by conference a South. I'm so confused. 

I have been away from D3 baseball for awhile and just saw that Trinity took 3 of 4 from UWW as I got to my computer today... Emotionally positive, but early season so it may not mean much, however it will help both teams if they don't win their conferences. There is a reason the top teams from the East roll into San Antonio for their first games. Good for visitors and good for TU. I caught a few innings of the webcast from TU. Pretty impressive. Nice job to for the webcast crew and video.

I see that TU updated their field. When are they going to get a proper broadcast booth?

Congrats to both teams on a great series.


Based on the outcome of the weekend, I think it'll mean a lot to Trinity.  Got manhandled in the first game but thumped WW the next and then dug in to win two close ones to take the series 3-1.  Not the same WW team but as good as they're likely to see this season. 

Quote from: Ron Boerger on January 24, 2026, 09:20:04 AMIt was announced on last night's webcast that Braxton Barry, who started the last two and a half seasons for Trinity and played for the school four seasons, unexpectedly passed away earlier this month.  The young man had graduated last spring, was working on his MS in Accounting at Trinity, and had a position lined up at EY in Houston post-graduation.  Rest in peace, young man, and condolences to all he touched.

Oh no!  I'd seen him at Bombay's not long ago and also at one of the earlier BB games this season.  He appeared to be fine and in good spirits.  Really tragic.  Condolences to his family and to the Trinity family.

Anyone paying attention to Trinity football recognized this Tebow-esque QB was part of almost every aspect of the game.  A ubiquitous special teams player, a sideline leader, and still the occasional QB.  He helmed the team for an entire quarter late in the season using his brain and legs.

So glad to hear from this fine man.

They won this by 4 seconds.

Trinity's Adam Knutson selected by the coaches as the DIII Player of the Year.

Saw this coming from his freshman year.  Incredible ball skills, pitch awareness, and selfless play.

None finer and the coaches agree.

Well done, Adam!

Quote from: Kuiper on December 09, 2025, 04:52:50 PMIf you thought the fortunes of the Trinity men's soccer team could not have turned any worse when they conceded a goal with 4 seconds left in regulation in the finals against Tufts . . . 

Franklin County Firefighters Help Trinity U Soccer Team After Bus Slid off Roadway

QuoteMembers of the Snow Creek Volunteer Fire Department assisted soccer players from Trinity University after their team bus slid off the roadway on Monday, December 8.

The men's team had just finished runner-up on Sunday to Tufts University in the NCAA Division III National Championship held at Donald J Kerr Stadium in Salem.

Firefighters transported the team and staff to the station in Pinhook "in order to get the tour bus off the mountain and back down to safety," according to the Facebook post.

Fortunately, the photos in the story suggest no one was hurt.

If the team was low after the loss, I bet this helped keep things in perspective.  They are a fine bunch.