North Harrison's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They took down the Eastern Musketeers 22-8. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
It was another big night for Bryce Fessel, who rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
North Harrison was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matches they've averaged 232.
North Harrison wouldn't let Eastern keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. North Harrison can thank Nevin Bolen and Tristan Knowles for forcing both of them.
North Harrison's record is now 4-2. As for Eastern, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
North Harrison will square off against Silver Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastern, they will challenge Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern is facing Salem at the right time seeing as Salem is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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