Harding Evens Record at 1-1 With Win Over Pope Prep
Corby Lucas
The Harding Hawks were able to get back on the winning track this week. The Hawks raced out to a 20-0 first half lead on the strength of their running game. Another score in the second half sent the lead to 28-0 before the Hawks surrendered two 4th quarter touchdowns to the Pope Prep Knights to set the final score at 28-14.
Landon Willis scored on several touchdown runs in the first half. Eli Whelan also scored on a long run and Tyson Haddox fielded a blocked punt and took it in for a score for the final Harding Hawk touchdown.
The Hawk defense was strong the entire game. Elijah Westbrook had several pass break-ups along with an interception. Finn Castle also intercepted a pass from his linebacker position.
Harding has their second home game in a row next Thursday, Sept. 7 against Ezell-Harding at 5:00 PM. Go Hawks!!