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Final Score: Trinity 36, Texas Lutheran 14
Location: Trinity Stadium, San Antonio, TX
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Attendance: 2,026
Conferences: Trinity (Southern Athletic Association, D-III) vs. Texas Lutheran (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, D-III)
Game Recap: Alfredo Vazquez
Trinity Opens the Season in Control Against Texas Lutheran
Trinity 36, Texas Lutheran 14 — Week 1, 2026 Season
Under a scorching 96-degree Texas sun, the Trinity Tigers gave their home crowd exactly what it wanted in the season opener: control from start to finish in a comfortable 36-14 win over the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs at Trinity Stadium in San Antonio. It was a Division III clash with local flavor, and Trinity made clear why it’s a team to watch this season.
The setup: a Division III neighborhood battle
Trinity competes in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA), the conference it moved to alongside Southwestern a couple of seasons ago, while Texas Lutheran plays in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). The result doesn’t count toward either conference standings, but a matchup between two Texas Division III programs always carries that regional rivalry feel.
What decided the game: ground control and defensive pressure
The score stayed tight through the first quarter, but Trinity gradually took over. Quarterback Welker Horn carried the load for the Tigers’ offense, throwing for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns (with 2 interceptions) while adding 48 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. His connection with Maddox Morkovsky was lethal in key moments — just 2 catches, but 74 yards of impact.
On defense, John Michael Martin came up with a sack on Texas Lutheran quarterback Elijah Favela with under eight minutes to play, sealing the Tigers’ control at a moment when the Bulldogs were looking to answer. TJ Scannell led Trinity with 10 tackles.
Texas Lutheran didn’t go quietly: Favela connected with Ty Reyes for a touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter, and Javin Logan was the Bulldogs’ Swiss army knife, leading both the ground game (9 carries, 14 yards) and the receiving corps (6 catches, 39 yards).
The numbers behind the story
Trinity: Welker Horn — 11-of-17, 199 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT passing; 13 carries, 48 yards, 1 TD rushing. Maddox Morkovsky — 2 receptions, 74 yards. TJ Scannell — 10 tackles (team lead).
Texas Lutheran: Elijah Favela — 13-of-23, 125 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. Javin Logan — 9 carries, 14 yards; 6 receptions, 39 yards. Ty Reyes — fourth-quarter touchdown catch. Troy Tomaselli — 8 tackles (team lead).
Looking ahead
Trinity hosts McMurry University on Saturday, September 12 at 6 p.m., looking to extend its perfect start to the season at home.
FAQs
What was the final score of the Trinity vs. Texas Lutheran game on September 5, 2026? Trinity defeated Texas Lutheran 36-14 at Trinity Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.
Where was the game played? At Trinity Stadium in San Antonio, Texas, in front of 2,026 fans.
What was the biggest play of the game? John Michael Martin’s sack on Elijah Favela with under eight minutes remaining sealed Trinity’s defensive control late in the fourth quarter.
What conferences do both teams play in? Trinity competes in the SAA and Texas Lutheran in the SCAC, both at the Division III level.
