The North Hardin Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the St. Xavier Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Hardin has given up an average of 28.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Hardin is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They took a hard 38-23 fall against Pleasure Ridge Park.
Meanwhile, St. Xavier faced DuPont Manual in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Tigers came out on top against the Crimsons by a score of 28-17. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
St. Xavier's win came from a few key players North Hardin will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cooper Yates, who picked up 123 receiving yards and a pair of scores, and also rushed for 52 yards. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 67 yards. Mason Trimble was another key player, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns.
St. Xavier's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
St. Xavier now has a winning record of 4-3. As for North Hardin, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
North Hardin came up short against St. Xavier in their previous matchup back in December of 2020, falling 16-9. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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