Harrison Central had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-2 to make it eight. They were outmatched by the Heidelberg Oilers and fell 50-7. The Red Rebels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-0.
When it comes to explaining why Harrison Central lost, don't look at Zahkarri McGlothin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and one TD on only 12 carries. McGlothin's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Even if they lost, Harrison Central's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Amarius Taylor, Braydin Badon, and Nehemiah Brown, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Heidelberg's side was Taylor, who picked up a sack, forced two fumbles, and made six total tackles.
As for Heidelberg, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while Harrison Central is ranked 97th).
Heidelberg's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chase Craft led the charge by throwing for 195 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 16 passes, while also rushing for 37 yards and one score. Kaden Porter was another key player, rushing for 84 yards and one TD on only 11 carries.
Harrison Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 13-12 loss against Tylertown on the 19th. As for Heidelberg, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 54-0 win against Taylorsville on the 19th.
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