Football: HHS vs Charlottesville

Owen Marshall, Editor-in-Chief

On Friday September 9, the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks took on the Black Knights of Charlottesville. The first quarter was back and forth with a touchdown by Marcus Robinson to put the Streaks up 7-0 going into the second quarter. Charlottesville responded with a rushing touchdown to tie the game. The Streaks marched up the field with the help of a pass interference to put them in the red zone. This led to another rushing touchdown by Collin Morris with 8:56 left in the half.

Charlottesville’s speed took them down the field for yet another rushing touchdown. The Black Knights went for the two point conversion but were unsuccessful, which brought the game to 14-12 with the Streaks leading. Harrisonburg went four and out the next drive, which gave Charlottesville the opportunity to score, ending the half with another point by The Black Knights. The second half, the Black Knights took over the game. The rushing game broke down the Streaks defense which allowed another touchdown, bringing the game to 26-14 Black Knights. Charlottesville continued to run the football, scoring another touchdown, making the game 33-14. As the clock wound down, the Streaks had one last attempt at the end zone. Quarterback AC White threw a pass to receiver Sam Healy for a touchdown to end the game. The final score was Black Knights 33 Streaks 21.