The Huntingdon Mustangs will take on the Harpeth Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Huntingdon's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Harpeth has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Huntingdon's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-0 win over Riverside. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won six games by 20 points or more so far this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kenton Smith and Zayden Connelly. Smith rushed for 19 yards and one touchdown while Connelly picked up 80 receiving yards and one TD. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget K'Shun Carter, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Huntingdon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Carter and Smith were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Huntingdon received some extra help from Connelly, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Huntingdon, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Carter, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Harpeth's offense. They were beaten by Fairview 39-0 on Friday. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Indians were not able to get on the board.
Huntingdon's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Harpeth, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Huntingdon has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 253.9 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Harpeth, though, as they've been averaging only 87.4 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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