Harding needed a changed in momentum after dropping five straight games and they got it from Conell Mckinney. The Harding Presidents breezed by the Bassick Lions to the tune of 36-6 on Saturday thanks in part to Mckinney, who rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles, making nine total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
Harding wouldn't let Bassick keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Harding can thank Mckinney and Shemar Davis for forcing all of them.
Harding's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Bassick, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harding will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lyman Hall at 6:30 p.m. on November 8th. As for Bassick, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions challenges Bethel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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