Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Harding). They enjoyed a cozy 35-21 victory over the Austintown-Fitch Falcons on Friday. For the Raiders, this counts as revenge for the 14-13 win the Falcons walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Chaz Coleman had a dynamite game for Harding, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was James Jones, who threw for 119 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Harding's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3. As for Austintown-Fitch, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Harding will face off against John Hay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. John Hay will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Harding surely won't give up without a fight. As for Austintown-Fitch, they will challenge Mayfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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