Harleton hasn't had much luck against Elysian Fields recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats are taking a road trip to square off against the Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. Harleton will be strutting in after a victory while Elysian Fields will be coming in after a defeat.
Harleton took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Ore City 59-10. That looming 59-10 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Meanwhile, Elysian Fields came up short against Waskom on Friday and fell 34-21. The matchup marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Harleton will have to contain Nunu Kennedy as he made an impact in Elysian Fields' last game. He threw for 125 yards and one TD on perfect 7-for-7 passing, and also rushed for 40 yards.
Harleton's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.3 points on average over those games. As for Elysian Fields, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
Harleton couldn't quite get it done against Elysian Fields in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 as they fell 34-21. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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