NATCHEZ — High school football is a game of three seasons — non-district play, district play and the postseason.

For Trinity Episcopal School, the focal point shifts to the rest of district play after a disappointing stretch against three MAIS AA opponents.

Trinity (6-3, 1-0) is coming off three straight losses to River Oaks Academy, Brookhaven Academy and Centreville Academy. Despite the disappointment in recent weeks, Saints head coach David King said his players’ minds are only on the tasks ahead of them this week in practice.

“We came out Monday and Tuesday and flushed out the last three weeks,” King said. “Our main goal is still ahead of us. No one likes to lose, but it’s what you learn from the experience (that’s important).”

Trinity’s final two regular-season games are against District 6-A opponents Tallulah Academy and Huntington School. First up is Tallulah, which the Saints will host Friday.

“Their coach, John Weaver, is a great guy and an outstanding coach,” King said. “He’s done a great job at Tallulah and has restored their pride.

“Not many towns have the high school football tradition that Tallulah has, and they’re going to give us four quarters of football.”

King said this game is serving as a de-facto state championship game, as both schools are undefeated in district play. He also said this is the most talented Tallulah team he’s faced in several years.

“In my opinion, this is their best team since 2002, when we played them for the South State championship. John will have a good game plan for them. He’s diverse (with his offense) and has some good athletes. They’ve played a tough schedule, so they’re battle-tested.”

One possible setback for the Saints is an injury sustained by quarterback Givonni Dent this week.

“I was just practicing (Tuesday), and one of the linemen hit some else and fell on my ankle and twisted it,” Dent said.

Although Dent added that he would try to play Friday, King listed his status as questionable, and said Dent has been working on the scout team this week. If Dent is unable to go, King said senior R.J. Fleming would get the start at quarterback.

Stopping the rush will be key for Trinity against Tallulah, and King said he thinks the book is out that tells opponents to run against the Saints.

“We have to handle the run (better),” King said. “We have to toughen up on the defensive front. We’ve had a physical week of practice and I think we have a good game plan in place, but the jury’s still out on us (as a team).”

Dent said the intensity level the Saints come out with would determine the outcome of the game Friday.

“We’re trying to get the intensity up,” Dent said. “It’s up to us to do what we need to do (to win). The coaches have been doing a good job getting us prepared, so it’s up to us.”