The Harrisburg Hornets will venture away from home to take on the Walnut Ridge Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harrisburg is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Harrisburg lost to Hoxie on the road by a 33-14 margin.
Despite their defeat, Harrisburg saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jayvin Thompson, who rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Harrisburg wouldn't let Hoxie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Harrisburg can thank Corbin Barker and Andrew England for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Walnut Ridge ended up a good deal behind Newport on Friday and lost 53-35. The Bobcats haven't had much luck with the Greyhounds recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Walnut Ridge might have lost, but man, Enrique Perez was a machine: he rushed for 249 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Perez has posted since back in November of 2023.
Even though they lost, Walnut Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in 20 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Harrisburg's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Walnut Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Harrisburg has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 149 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Walnut Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 343.9. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Harrisburg skirted past Walnut Ridge 14-12 in their previous matchup back in October of 2021. Does Harrisburg have another victory up their sleeve, or will Walnut Ridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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