WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Harding’s season opener was spoiled by the visiting-Canton McKinley Bulldogs, 33-14.
The Raiders have not won a week one contest since 2016.
Canton McKinley’s Shaukeer Hatcher raced 5 yards to give the visitors the 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter.
Back came Harding, Ryan Powell concluded an impressive drive from 5 yards out. The Raiders’ quarterback Drew McKowan connected with Devin Morgan on a 41-yard pass play to set up Powell’s run.
Late in the second quarter, Keaton Rode tossed a 36-yard touchdown strike to Xavier Harris to put McKinley back on top (14-7) with 21 seconds to go.
On the ensuing kickoff return, Airiz Coleman-Bey’s 75-yard kickoff return tied the contest at 14 as it was even at the intermission.
The Bulldogs’ ball carrier Nino Hill opened the second half with a pair of touchdowns.
Canton McKinley outscored the Raiders in the second half 19-0.
Harding will visit Buchtel on Saturday. The Bulldogs will play their home opener in week two against Avon.
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