If Harding was feeling good fresh off their 85-32 takedown of Seymour on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Presidents took a hard 57-40 fall against the Stratford Red Devils on Friday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since December 27, 2018, but that streak is no more.

Manori Edouard
| 01/17/26 vs McMahon | 17% |
| 02/10/26 vs Platt | 17% |
| 12/18/25 @ Bunnell | 20% |
| 01/07/26 @ Bridgeport Central | 20% |
| 01/10/26 vs Norwalk | 20% |
Despite the defeat, Harding saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Manori Edouard posted 11 points. Edouard also set a new season-high mark in field goal percentage with 57%. Andre Taylor was another key player, putting up eight points and six boards.
Harding's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Stratford, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-3.
Looking ahead, Harding will square off against Amistad at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Stratford, they will take on New Fairfield at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Devils will need to watch out since the Rebels have now posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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