Boardman is 1-7 against Harding since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Spartans will square off against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Boardman has given up an average of 34.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Boardman is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Cardinal Mooney on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Spartans had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Cardinals. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
Meanwhile, Harding strolled past McDowell with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Raiders.
Boardman better focus on containing Amiere Cobb and Makhai Brogden as the pair were huge in Harding's win. Cobb rushed for 101 yards and one TD on only nine carries, while Brogden rushed for 103 yards and one score on only eight carries. Brogden's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Matt Richardson also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
One reason for the win was Harding's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Anthony Simpson, Ellis Daniels, and Asa Burch, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Boardman's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Harding, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Boardman came up short against Harding in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 19-14. Thankfully for the Spartans, Chaz Coleman (who rushed for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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