Football Preview: Harleton Wildcats vs. Elysian Fields Yellowjackets
Harleton is 0-4 against Elysian Fields since September of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Harleton Wildcats will host the Elysian Fields Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. Elysian Fields took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Harleton, who comes in off a win.
Harleton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Ore City 53-0 on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Meanwhile, a win for Elysian Fields just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 41-14 loss at the hands of Waskom. The matchup marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Despite their defeat, Elysian Fields saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Nunu Kennedy, who rushed for 164 yards while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, was perhaps the best of all. Kennedy has become a key player for Elysian Fields: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 2-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Parker, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Elysian Fields was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 245 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests.
Elysian Fields' loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Harleton, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
Harleton came up short against Elysian Fields when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 30-22. Will Harleton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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