Austintown-Fitch entered their match against Harding on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The matchup between the Austintown-Fitch Falcons and the Harding Raiders wasn't particularly close, with the Austintown-Fitch Falcons falling 35-21. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Chaz Coleman had an outrageously good game for Harding as he rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. James Jones was another key signal caller, throwing for 119 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Austintown-Fitch's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3. As for Harding, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Austintown-Fitch will venture away from home to take on Mayfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Harding, they will host John Hay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. John Hay will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Harding surely won't give up without a fight.
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