It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Harding had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 37-0 victory over John Hay. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Chaz Coleman had an outrageously good game as he threw for 112 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushed for 88 yards on only seven carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Marcus Crum was Coleman's top target, picking up 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Harding was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Harding has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for John Hay, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-6 record.
Harding will take on Austintown-Fitch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harding is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. John Hay does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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