The “Battle on the Miami” between the Troy High School Trojans and the Piqua High School Indians is set to ignite Alexander Stadium on September 27th. As one of Ohio’s most coveted high school football rivalries, the Indians face off against the Trojans once again and look to swing momentum in their favor from the all-time series of 67-66-6. 

This year’s showdown promises intense action, with a crowd of 8,000 rowdy fans expected to fill the stands on September 27th. 

 Last season, the Trojans shut out the Indians 14-0, adding extra fuel to Piqua’s fire. This was the first win for Troy since 2019 in the series. Both are looking to continue their winning tradition during their 140th all time meeting.  

 As part of the Great American Rivalry Series 21st season, this game is set to be a trilling classic.  

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MVP

Aiden Kirkpatrick
Troy

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Westin Marrs

Piqua

Westin is a two- year varsity letterman on both the football and track team. Off the field, he is in the pre-engineering program at the Upper Valley Career Center where has been noted as one of the top students in the program. Westin carries a 3.96 GPA and he intends to attend the University of Dayton next fall majoring in Mechanical Engineering as a part of the ROTC Program. Westin is planning to serve in the Air Force for ten years post college graduation.
Liam Evilsizor

Troy

Liam is a 2 year varsity letterman in football, basketball and baseball. He has a GPA of 4.306 and has held a 3.50 or higher GPA each athletic season since his freshman year. Liam is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and is currently the President of Troy High School’s Interact Club. Last year, he was selected to receive the Vesper Award given to one outstanding junior student. Liam attended the West Point Military Academy Leadership Seminar and a job shadow experience with the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Logistics Command. He plans to attend Ohio University to study Information Technology.

GAME SUMMARY

The annual “Battle On The Miami” in Piqua, Ohio, was an intense showdown between the Piqua Indians and the Troy Trojans. In the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series, the two teams faced off for the 140th time at Alexander Stadium under rainy and windy conditions. Due to the weather, both teams looked to establish their run game early. Troy got on the board first with a QB sneak by eventual game MVP, Aiden Kirkpatrick. Piqua returned the favor immediately by running in one of their own and ended the first quarter tied, 7-7. The next two quarters saw both defenses force the run games to struggle. With the wind affecting both teams' quarterbacks' ability to throw, the 7-7 tie stood until the last play of the third quarter. Troy closed the quarter by running in another touchdown to take a 14-7 lead into the 4th. With their back against the ropes, the Indians strung together a few long drives but could not find the endzone for the rest of the game. The Trojans were able to score once more to defeat the Indians 21-7 in another great edition of this historic rivalry.