List of 7 news stories.

• 5th Grade Football Wins Again

  9/9/2024
  Rich Bowler
  Big congrats to the team. The 5th grade Hawks took the field on a crisp Saturday morning to matchup with the St. Paul Saints. Early in the game, the Hawks were able to put some points on the board from a RB toss. To cap off the scoring drive, the QB was able to punch in the extra point. From that point forward the Hawk defense stood tall, preventing the Saints from getting in the End Zone as they had two drives that stalled within 10 yds of the goaline. The Hawks handed Coach Bowler his 100th win and his recommendation to the parents was pizza and ice cream to celebrate. The Hawks will prepare for their next match up with Oak Hill on Tuesday, September, 17th. 
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• Hawks lose a close one on the road

  9/9/2024
  Coach Anderson
  The 6th grade Hawks football team traveled to Hendersonville to face this week's opponent Pope Prep. With a 5pm kick off, the Hawks took the field and were ready to rumble; starting with a great kick return by James Thomas (HA) to give the Hawk solid field position. While able to move the ball on the ground and air, we were unable to capitalize and the drive stalled out.
  
  The Hawk defense took center stage most of the evening with Charlie Wells (HA) and Nash Donahue (HA) living in the Saints backfield the entire night. The Hawks were able to get their offense in gear in the 2nd quarter and QB, Bennett Khazanov (USN) connected on a goaline pass to Nash Donahue, to put the Hawks up 6-0 going into halftime.
  
  Late in the 3rd quarter, Pope Prep was able to put together a drive of their own against the Hawks defense and popped a long run to provide them with the tying touchdown. They capped the scoring drive with a 2 pt conversion to end the quarter. The fourth quarter was a strategic battle as Pope looked to run the ball and try and run the clock. The Hawks were able to get some key stops and recovered a pressure fumble late in the fourth to give the Hawks some life. Khazanov connected with Rex Waddey (HA) on a 4th and long to give the Hawks a 1st down.Opportunities were in small order and the final on the final 4th and long the Hawks were unable to come up with the key catch to keep the drive alive as Pope Prep came up with a drive stopping interception.
  
  The Hawks lost the game 6-8 at the final horn. The coaching staff is really proud of the growth the team has shown and can see the effort and work in practice is paying off on game days. Our next match up will be Thursday, September 12th vs St Rose of Lima in Murfreesboro.
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• Hawks unable to take down the BGA Wildcats

  9/9/2024
  Coach Anderson
  The Harding Hawks took the field late Wednesday evening to battle the BGA Wildcats. Just three days removed from playing our first game of the season, we looked to garner a victory. Defense was a staple of the game and the Wildcats man defense vs the Hawks stack gap defense would prove to test each team.
  
  The Wildcats were able to put points on the board first with a long touchdown run that left the Hawks searching for some answers. BGA lined up to go for a 2 pt conversion and lineman Charlie Wells (HA) was able to answer with a backfield tackle to limit the damage. Late into the 2nd quarter, the Wildcats were able to convert on a short run to score their 2nd TD and the Hawks once again were able to limit the damage before halftime. Behind, the Hawks entire defense put the clamps on BGA's offense and held the Wildcats scoreless in the second half.
  
  The Hawks went once again to an air attack behind the arm of QB, Bennet Khazanov (USN), to try and bring the game closer. Late in the fourth, the Hawks defense was able to force a fumble, then Khazanov went to work hitting FB, Sawyer Dibble (USN), for a 15 yd gain and then went right back at the Wildcats and connected with WR, Rex Waddey, for a 30yd TD catch. The Hawks closing the scoring gap 6-12, were unable to get any closer as the Wildcats were able to run the clock out kneeling the ball after the onside kick attempt. The Hawks will go on the road for our next game vs Pope Prep for a double header with the Varsity 7/8th grade team.
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• Massive Win for the Hawks

  9/9/2024
  Rich Bowler
  5th grade Football did it again and pulled out the victory in a real dog fight. For those of you unfamiliar with a classic Pittsburg Steeler game plan, that was it. Pound the ball, control the clock and lean on an outstanding defensive effort. Big shout out to the boys; they never let up, they never blinked. Big shout out to Coach Morgan for calling a great defensive game. I could head the hearts pounding from both fan bases as the game came down to the wire. 
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• Battle in the Heat

  8/28/2024
  Rich Bowler
  5th football grade ran into a pretty polished looking team Tuesday night under the lights at CPA. In the end, we took a loss but not without opportunities and not without a fight. After getting down 20-0 in the first half, the Hawks came roaring back and put a couple of TDs on their own on the scoreboard. They made a real game of it but CPA stayed disciplined and finished out the game. We had great plays made by many different teammates on both sides of the ball. The Hawks are looking forward to the season ending rematch with CPA.
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• 6th Grade Hawks Football lose their home opener.

  8/27/2024
  Coach Anderson
  The Harding Hawks took the field Saturday morning to kick off their 2024 season versus the St. Paul Christian Academy Saints. The Saints, 3 games into their season, bolstered a strong running attack that was consistent throughout the game and challenged the Hawks run defense. Looking to balance the scales, The Hawks took to the air with their passing attack.
  
  QB, Bennett Khazanov (USN) was able to find multiple receivers throughout the game to keep the Hawks drives going but penalties unfortunately halted some of their momentum. James Thomas (HA), Nash Donahue (HA), Sawyer Dibble (USN) and Dai'ron Armstrong (VCA) were big receiving targets throughout the game. The Saints run game proved to be the difference in the game as they were able to move the yard markers and score 2 TDs on the ground and 1 TD in the air.
  
  Two big plays on the day were a 36 yd catch and run by Connor Gunnels (HA) late in the 4th quarter to give the Hawks some late momentum and Rylan Sawyer (HA) with a 60 yd. chase down tackle to prevent a pick-6 interseption which stalled the Hawks opening drive after halftime. As the final horn sound, the Hawks lost the contest 19-0.
  
  The Hawks will look to bounce back at home Wednesday, August 28th vs Battleground Academy.
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• 5th Grade Hawks Football wins their opener

  8/22/2024
  Rich Bowler
  The 5th Grade Hawks football team opened up the season with a 28-0 win over Battle Ground Academy.
  
  The offense wasted no time getting to ddwork and moved the ball all night long. There were plays made by many of the skill guys and the line opened up the holes and gave the QB time to throw.
  
  The defense gave up one 1st down (so they said) but held them scoreless and got their very first impressive shut out this year.
  
  Penalties were minimal and the coaches learned that you can't spike the ball on a touchdown. 
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