Harford Tech has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.29 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 33-32 photo finish over the Perry Hall Gators. This was payback for the Cobras, who suffered a 44-20 loss the last time these two teams met.
Stephen Kelley Ii was his usual excellent self, throwing for 355 yards and five touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Maurice Butler did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 118 receiving yards.
Despite the defeat, Perry Hall saw an underclassman step up: Lamont Smith rushed for 84 yards and three touchdowns. Those three rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Smith. Jalil Frazier got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
The win (which was Harford Tech's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. As for Perry Hall, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 6-1.
Harford Tech will be playing in front of their home fans against Edgewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Edgewood is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Harford Tech will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Perry Hall, they will challenge Milford Mill Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Perry Hall is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 39.6 points per game this season.
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