Football Recap: Harleton Skates Past Queen City with Ease

By Team Reports Sep 10, 2024, 5:06pm

Football Recap: Harleton Wildcats vs. Queen City Bulldogs

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Harleton had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Queen City Bulldogs, posting a 35-0 win at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Wildcats considering their seven-point performance the contest before.

Gage Shirts was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 69 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Alex Holt was another key back, rushing for 60 yards and a touchdown.

The victory got Harleton back to even at 1-1. As for Queen City, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Harleton will venture away from home to take on Troup at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Queen City, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Elysian Fields at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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