Harrison County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They claimed a resounding 35-0 win over the Holmes Bulldogs. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Thorobreds considering their six-point performance the contest before.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Hunter Jones and he. Jones rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries while he rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Tanner Tumey got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Harrison County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tumey and Alan Price.
Harrison County moved to 2-7 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Holmes, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harrison County will take on Garrard County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Garrard County is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Harrison County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Holmes, they will challenge Newport Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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