Harrison County is 3-0 against Grant County since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Harrison County Thorobreds will welcome the Grant County Braves at 7:30 p.m. Grant County took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Harrison County, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Harrison County finally turned things around against Bourbon County on Friday. They managed a 38-34 win over the Colonels. The Thorobreds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Harrison County found their leader in underclassman Karsyn Sumpter, who rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Those 136 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Sumpter. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaxson Zink, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Harrison County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 298 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
One reason for the win was Harrison County's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Brock Sexton with two.
Meanwhile, Grant County has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit two weeks ago. They took a blow against Rockcastle County, falling 45-14. That makes it the first time this season the Braves have let down their home crowd.
Harrison County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Grant County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Everything went Harrison County's way against Grant County in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as Harrison County made off with a 35-12 win. Does Harrison County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Grant County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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