Bassick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 36-6 loss at the hands of the Harding Presidents. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 48-14 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
It was another big night for Conell Mckinney, who rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries for Harding. Mckinney's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Bassick's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Harding, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against Bethel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Bassick will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Harding, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lyman Hall at 6:30 p.m. on November 8th.
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