Harding is 8-0 against Bridgeport Central since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Harding Presidents will be playing at home against the Bridgeport Central Hilltoppers at 10:00 a.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Thursday, Harding took a serious blow against Foran, falling 50-20.
Defeat or not, Harding got some senior leadership from Ja'Mon Mullen who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only six carries and Isaiah Hodge who rushed for 99 yards on only ten carries.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Bridgeport Central, who are still winless after their ninth match. They were dealt a 45-6 defeat at the hands of Darien last Saturday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Bridgeport Central in their matchups with Darien: they've now lost six in a row.
Harding's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Bridgeport Central, they have yet to win a game at home this season, leaving them with a 0-9 record.
Everything came up roses for Harding against Bridgeport Central in their previous matchup back in November of 2022 as the team secured a 49-18 win. Will Harding repeat their success, or does Bridgeport Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.