If Harding wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Branford, they should've done a better job of containing Rhamell Fairclough. The Hornets really took it to the Presidents for the full four quarters, racking up a 38-0 win for which the team can thank Fairclough, who rushed for 171 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Branford, adding 14 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Alex LeBlanc, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Branford's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Harding, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Branford will head out to square off against East Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Harding, they will welcome Wilbur Cross at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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