After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Veterans Memorial, Harlingen was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They managed a 10-6 win over the Hanna Golden Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cardinals also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Harlingen found their leader in sophomore Nathaniel Gonzales, who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. Gonzales is becoming a predictor of Harlingen's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Harlingen's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Saul Cerda was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. He has been hot recently, having also posted five or more total tackles the last three times he's played.
Harlingen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Harlingen's record is now 5-3. As for Hanna, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Los Fresnos the next time they take the field. Harlingen will head out to face Los Fresnos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Hanna will host them at 7:00 p.m. on November 8th.
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