Final Score: Trinity 23, Berry 6
Location: Trinity Stadium, San Antonio, TX
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Attendance: 1,999
Conferences: Trinity and Berry both compete in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA), D-III
Game Recap: Alfredo Vazquez
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Trinity Defends Its Unbeaten Record and Top-10 Spot With a Conference Win Over Berry

Trinity 23, Berry 6 — Week 5, 2026 Season

A team hungry to fight for the top of the Southern Athletic Association rolled into San Antonio, and Trinity answered by reminding everyone why it entered this matchup among the nation’s top ten Division III programs. The Tigers beat the Berry Vikings 23-6 in a game that opened as a genuine conference scrap and closed with Trinity in control of every phase, stretching its perfect record to 4-0 (1-0 in the SAA).

The setup: a revenge game three years in the making

This wasn’t just another regular-season game — it was the opening conference matchup for both programs, with Trinity entering ranked No. 10 nationally and Berry looking to build on its own 3-1 start. But there was more riding on this one: a recent rivalry that had grown heated. In 2024, Trinity won 38-35 in overtime in San Antonio on a 33-yard Tyler Huettel field goal. In 2025, Berry struck back twice: first a 29-6 regular-season beatdown in Mount Berry, Georgia, then a third-round NCAA Division III playoff elimination (31-23) that sent Trinity home after a 10-2 season. With that recent history in the back of everyone’s mind, what was on the line Saturday went beyond a single conference result — it was Trinity’s chance to claw back at least some payback against its rival.

A fast start, a Berry answer, and the swing play that changed everything

Trinity wasted no time making its presence felt: Welker Horn connected on a 26-yard touchdown pass just minutes into the first quarter to make it 7-0. Berry didn’t stay quiet, answering with a 65-yard touchdown catch from Cameron Coleman, though the two-point conversion failed, leaving the score at 7-6 in the Tigers’ favor.

That’s when the game tilted in Trinity’s direction: a 76-yard kickoff return from Conner Hughes handed the home offense prime field position that turned into another touchdown, injecting the momentum Trinity needed to seize full control of the game. From there, the Tigers dominated time of possession and field position, never letting Berry find its offensive rhythm again. The final chapter came in the fourth quarter, when an interception off Andrew Hunter stopped the Vikings’ last comeback attempt and sealed Trinity’s win.

The numbers behind the story

Trinity: Welker Horn — 13-of-18, 191 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. Jason Love — 39 yards and 1 rushing TD on 13 carries. Alejandro Tavarez — 3 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD. Conner Hughes — 76-yard kickoff return. TJ Scannell — 14 tackles (9 solo, 5 assisted), the game’s defensive leader.

Berry: Andrew Hunter — 16-of-36, 204 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT passing; 42 rushing yards. Jake Turner — 74 yards on 16 carries. Cameron Coleman — 5 receptions, 105 yards, 1 TD. Buie Crawford — 10 tackles and a blocked extra point; Berry’s defense totaled 4 sacks as a team.

Looking ahead

With this win, Trinity stays unbeaten at 4-0 and opens its SAA schedule on the right foot, while Berry (3-1, 0-1 in conference) will need to regroup quickly to stay in the hunt for the conference title.

FAQs

What was the final score of the Trinity vs. Berry game on October 3, 2026? Trinity defeated Berry 23-6 at Trinity Stadium in San Antonio, Texas, in front of 1,999 fans.

What was the biggest play of the game? Conner Hughes’s 76-yard kickoff return, which gave Trinity the field position to seize control of the game after Berry briefly tied it up.

How does Trinity’s unbeaten streak stand? With this win, Trinity improves to 4-0 on the season and 1-0 in the Southern Athletic Association, defending its spot in the national Division III top 10.

What conference do both teams play in? Trinity and Berry both compete in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) at the Division III level; this was the season-opening conference game for both programs.