The road continues to get steeper for Porters Chapel.

First it was Class 2A powerhouse River Oaks. Then it was district rival University Christian.

Tonight, it’s the top team in Class A, defending state champion Trinity, that looms next for the Eagles (2-2) in Natchez.

The Eagles started the season 2-0, but have stumbled in recent weeks as teams have employed a simple strategy for exploiting a young offensive line with three new starters. Blitz early, blitz often.