After flying high against Northwood last Friday, Harnett Central came back down to earth. The Trojans took a hard 34-19 fall against the Overhills Jaguars on Thursday. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Harnett Central still got an impressive performance from Dj Brown, who picked up 155 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Brown didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended one pass. Harnett Central also got help from King Murdock, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
Even if they lost, Harnett Central's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 4.5 sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Trent Haney, Charlie Stedman, and Paul Hayes, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Overhills' side was Haney, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Harnett Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Overhills, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Harnett Central will challenge Smithfield-Selma at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Overhills, they will face off against Lee County at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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