Harding and Austintown-Fitch squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Harding had to settle for second. They lost 42-21 to the Austintown-Fitch Falcons. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Harding lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Chaz Coleman, who rushed for 56 yards, and also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown. Stephen Sims was another key receiver, gaining 90 total yards and a touchdown.
Harding's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4. As for Austintown-Fitch, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3.
Harding does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Austintown-Fitch, they will challenge Walsh Jesuit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walsh Jesuit will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Austintown-Fitch surely won't give up without a fight.
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