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The Harper Creek (Battle Creek, MI) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Central (Battle Creek, MI) by a score of 47-0.

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Game Story

Michigan High School Football - Harper Creek triumphant over Central

September 6, 2024: Battle Creek, MI 49014

The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Harper Creek Beavers (Battle Creek, MI) and the visiting Central Bearcats (Battle Creek, MI), witnessed Harper Creek's football squad wallop Central by a tally of 47-0.

The Beavers (2-0) will now prepare for their contest against Coldwater (Coldwater, MI). The Cardinals enter the Interstate Eight contest with a 2-0 record. In their last contest, Coldwater crushed Plainwell (Plainwell, MI), 28-16, in a non-league contest.

Coming up next, the Bearcats battle the Lakeview Spartans (Battle Creek, MI) in a Southwestern Michigan - East contest, on Friday, September 13. Central will attempt to better on its 0-2 season record. The Spartans enter the contest with a 0-2 record after their 47-20 non-league loss to Grand Ledge (Grand Ledge, MI).

Lawrence JohnsonBearcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Central 0, HCHS 0
    Posted @ 6:24p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:27p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:27p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:27p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Harper Creek1st Quarter
    Harper Creek kicking off to Central.
    Posted @ 7:12p
  6. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Harper Creek1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - #12 Gavin Chapman 50 Yd pass completed to #34 for a TD. Central 0, HCHS 6
    Posted @ 7:13p
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Harper Creek1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Central 0, HCHS 6
    Posted @ 7:13p
  8. 0 - 6

    Fumble Recovery

    Harper Creek1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Harper Creek recovered a fumble by Central and has the ball on their own 4-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 6
    Posted @ 7:16p
  9. 0 - 6

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Central 0, HCHS 6
    Posted @ 7:18p
  10. 0 - 6

    Update

    Harper Creek2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Central's 24-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 6
    Posted @ 7:25p
  11. 0 - 12

    Rushing Touchdown

    Harper Creek2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - #31 with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 7:28p
  12. 0 - 12

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Harper Creek2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 7:29p
  13. 0 - 12

    Punt

    Harper Creek2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Central has punted to Harper Creek. Harper Creek has the ball on Central's 50-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 7:37p
  14. 0 - 12

    Update

    Harper Creek2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Central's 28-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 7:43p
  15. 0 - 12

    Interception

    Central2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Central - #1 Kairel Collins intercepts a Harper Creek pass and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 7:44p
  16. 0 - 12

    Turnover on Downs

    Harper Creek2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Central has turned possession over on downs. Harper Creek has the ball on their own 23-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 7:51p
  17. 0 - 12

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Central 0, HCHS 12
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:55p
  18. 0 - 12

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Central3rd Quarter
    Central to kick off to Harper Creek.
    Posted @ 8:15p
  19. 0 - 12

    Punt

    Central3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harper Creek has punted to Central. Central has the ball. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 8:21p
  20. 0 - 12

    Interception

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harper Creek intercepts a Central pass. Central 0, HCHS 12
    Posted @ 8:22p
  21. 0 - 18

    Pick-6

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - Pick 6! Central 0, HCHS 18
    Posted @ 8:23p
  22. 0 - 20

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Central 0, HCHS 20
    Posted @ 8:23p
  23. 0 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Central3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harper Creek kicked off to Central. Central has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 20
    Posted @ 8:25p
  24. 0 - 20

    Fumble Recovery

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Harper Creek recovered a fumble by Central and has the ball on Central's 23-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 20
    Posted @ 8:27p
  25. 0 - 26

    Rushing Touchdown

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - 20 Yd Rushing TD. Central 0, HCHS 26
    Posted @ 8:30p
  26. 0 - 28

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Central 0, HCHS 28
    Posted @ 8:31p
  27. 0 - 34

    Fumble Recovery Returned for Touchdown

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - Fumble return touchdown. Central 0, HCHS 34
    Posted @ 8:34p
  28. 0 - 36

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Central 0, HCHS 36
    Posted @ 8:40p
  29. 0 - 34

    Score Correction

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter
    Score correction for Harper Creek in 3rd Quarter. Central 0, HCHS 34
    Posted @ 8:40p
  30. 0 - 34

    Fumble Recovery

    Central3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Central recovered a fumble by Harper Creek and has the ball on Harper Creek's 48-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 34
    Posted @ 8:46p
  31. 0 - 34

    Interception

    Harper Creek3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Harper Creek intercepts a Central pass and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 34
    Posted @ 8:56p
  32. 0 - 34

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Central 0, HCHS 34
    Posted @ 8:57p
  33. 0 - 40

    Passing Touchdown

    Harper Creek4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - Pass completed for a TD. Central 0, HCHS 40
    Posted @ 9:04p
  34. 0 - 41

    Made Point After

    Harper Creek4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - PAT Good. Central 0, HCHS 41
    Posted @ 9:04p
  35. 0 - 41

    Turnover on Downs

    Harper Creek4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Central has turned possession over on downs. Harper Creek has the ball on Central's 50-yard line. Central 0, HCHS 41
    Posted @ 9:06p
  36. 0 - 47

    Rushing Touchdown

    Harper Creek4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - Rushing TD. Central 0, HCHS 47
    Posted @ 9:10p
  37. 0 - 47

    Missed Point After

    Harper Creek4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Harper Creek - PAT Missed. Central 0, HCHS 47
    Posted @ 9:11p
  38. 0 - 47

    End of Game

    Final
    Central 0, HCHS 47
    Posted @ 9:17p

Central @ Harper Creek Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 6, 2024 @ 7p
Harper Creek High School
The Harper Creek (Battle Creek, MI) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Central (Battle Creek, MI) by a score of 47-0.

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Lawrence JohnsonBearcats Reporter

Rankings & Records

Central (24-25)

MIClass
34555
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
1-81-31-30-5.111.250120343

Harper Creek (24-25)

MIClass
13319
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
8-26-04-14-1.8001.000382106

Team Scoring Averages

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Central
3.07.01.03.313.3
Harper Creek
10.04.712.09.038.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Central0-1Harper Creek1-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/13/24CentralLakeview(L) 22-208/29/24Harper CreekLakeview(W) 44-0

Record Breakdown

Central (24-25)

Harper Creek (24-25)

1-8
Overall
8-2
1-3
League
6-0
0-5
Non-League
2-1
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Common Opponent
1-0
1-3
Home
4-1
0-5
Away
4-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-1
1-8
In-State
8-2
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0