Harding has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.6 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Ursuline Fighting Irish, falling 35-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Raiders were not able to get on the board.
Harding wouldn't let Ursuline keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Harding can thank Chaz Coleman and Stephen Sims for forcing both of them.
The defeat snapped Harding's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record. As for Ursuline, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Harding will venture away from home to square off against Solon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harding's defense has only allowed 17.6 points per game this season, so Solon's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ursuline, they will host Austintown-Fitch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Austintown-Fitch: 8, Ursuline: 10.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
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