The Harding University Rams came up short against the Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls on Friday and fell  24-14. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

 Jamarcus Hairston
| 10/24/25 vs Hickory Ridge | 2 | 
| 10/10/25 vs Berry | 2 | 
| 08/29/25 @ East Mecklenburg | 2 | 
| 10/17/25 @ Olympic | 1 | 
| 10/03/25 @ West Cabarrus | 1 | 
| + 1 more games | 
 Despite the loss, Harding University still got an impressive performance from   Jamarcus Hairston, who rushed for 113 yards and two  scores. Hairston has become a key player for the Rams: the team is 2-1 when he posts  at  least  two  rushing touchdowns, but 0-6 otherwise.
Harding University's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Hickory Ridge, their victory was  their third straight on the road, which  pushed their record up to 4-5.
 Both  teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harding University will host Central Cabarrus  at 7:00  p.m.  on Thursday. The Vikings will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more  points each  matchup than the last. As for Hickory Ridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Olympic  at 7:00  p.m.  on Thursday. The Trojans' defense has only allowed 14.3  points per game  this season, so the Ragin' Bulls' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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