Harding lost against Howland back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Harding Raiders lost 8-1 to the Howland Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 356th, while the Tigers are ranked 16th).
Harding's goal came courtesy of
Jaron Edmonds, who's now up to three this season.
Harding has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5-1 record this season. As for Howland, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harding will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Austintown-Fitch at 5:30 p.m. Austintown-Fitch's last five games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Howland, they will head out to challenge Boardman at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Howland's defense has only allowed 0.3 goals per game this season, so Boardman's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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