Friday just wasn't the day for Harding University's offense. They were outmatched by the Hopewell Titans on the road and fell 48-0. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 353rd, while the Titans are ranked 164th).
Zacchaeus Jones was a one-man wrecking crew for Hopewell as he rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Jones really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Marvin Reed Jr was another key rusher, rushing for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
Harding University's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hopewell, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Harding University didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 51-0 defeat against North Mecklenburg on the 25th. Hopewell has also already played their next match, a 50-0 loss against Mallard Creek on the 28th.
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