Harford Tech won the last time they faced Edgewood, and things went their way on Friday too. The Harford Tech Cobras had just enough and edged the Edgewood Rams out 24-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cobras have posted since October 27, 2023.
Harford Tech's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Stephen Kelley Ii, who punched in two rushing scores, and also threw for 155 yards and a touchdown. Karon Evans was Kelley Ii's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Harford Tech didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Caleb Hamilton and Brennan Appleby.
When it comes to explaining why Edgewood lost, don't look at Darius Fleming. Despite the final result, he rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. The dominant performance gave Fleming a new career-high in rushing yards.
The win was the sixth in a row for Harford Tech, bringing their record for this year to 7-1. As for Edgewood, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-1.
Harford Tech is taking a road trip to take on C. Milton Wright at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (C. Milton Wright has won three straight at home, while Harford Tech won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Edgewood, they will welcome Northeast at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Edgewood is facing Northeast at the right time seeing as Northeast is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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