Harnett Central came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the E.E. Smith Golden Bulls 35-12. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won three matches by 23 points or more so far this season.
Harnett Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Koby Howard, who threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Howard is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Harnett Central also got a significant boost from Ethyn Muhammad, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 93 yards.
Harnett Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nolan Bullock, Dj Brown, and Charlie Stedman picked up one apiece.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Harnett Central, adding 11 points to the final score. All came courtesy of Axel Castro-Ceullar: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 2-for-2 kicking extra points for an additional two.
Harnett Central's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for E.E. Smith, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Harnett Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Terry Sanford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harnett Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Terry Sanford likes a good challenge. As for E.E. Smith, they will head out on the road to face off against Pine Forest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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