Harding is on a three-game streak of home losses, Bassick a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Saturday. After each having a week off, both will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 11:00 a.m. Neither Harding nor Bassick posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Harding is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They received a blow last Friday as they fell 27-12 to Branford. Despite 65 more yards than the Hornets, the Presidents couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Harding's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Conell Mckinney, who rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns, and Andre Taylor, who threw for 177 yards on 11 of 22 attempts. Mckinney was even better on defense, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Harding wouldn't let Branford keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Harding can thank Mckinney and Eddie Santiago for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, a victory for Bassick just wasn't in the cards last Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by East Haven 49-12.
Harding's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Bassick, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Harding against Bassick in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 48-14 win. In that game, Harding amassed a halftime lead of 34-8, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.
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