Whitehall moves to 2-0 against rival Jefferson

The second verse was the same as the first for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team.

Playing against rival Jefferson High School for the second time in the first four games of the season, the Trojans once again used a stifling defensive performance to pick up their second win of the season against the Panthers with a 13-7 Friday night road win. Whitehall (2-2) also defeated Jefferson 18-6 at home in their season opener on September 4.

"It's always fun playing a rival and to be able to beat a team twice in one season is very tough. I'm very proud of the effort our players and coaches put in this week. The energy was awesome," he said.

After giving up just one score, Lacey was proud of the effort of his defense.

"We had a solid game plan and the kids executed it to perfection this week. We knew it was going to be a defensive battle and it would take a defensive stop to get a win. We had contributions from a bunch of players, and it all came together. Our d-line did a great job pressuring the quarterback and our back end played rock-solid getting turnovers and the ball back to the offense," he said.

The Trojans will return home on September 9 for a matchup against 3-2 Columbus.

"Our plan is to keep up the energy take it one practice at a time and go 1-0 for the week. It starts with the preparation through the weekend and moving forward to the week Columbus as a team is a lot like Townsend who likes to throw the ball around to multiple receivers, so we have to continue to get a pass rush and give our back end players the opportunities to make plays," Lacey said.