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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Preview of Week 5 Opponent: WL Harrison Raiders


Sept 14, 2012
@ Harrison Raiders 0-4
     This friday night, the Fishers Tigers visit the Harrison Raiders for a Hoosier Crossroads Conference battle versus a team struggling offensively sitting on a 20 game losing streak.

     Harrison head coach Tony Martin, 3-21 and in his 3rd year, will be looking for any way to  keep the Tiger offense off the field and keep control the ball.  When the Raiders haven't had the ball this season, opponents have been running all over them.  Lafayette Jeff RB Darian Green rushed for 222 yards against them and, in their recent game, McCutcheon's Nate Deno put up 238 yards on just 14 carries.  The big run has bitten the Raiders frequently, exampled by Deno's 80 and 74 yard runs.

     Expect Harrison to focus on running with Florida move-in Nick Torres being the primary carrier in the double-wing formation unless unexpected adjustments are made.  The junior running back ran for 122 yards against Lafayette Jeff in what was Harrison's best outing this year losing 28-21.  Getting first downs and keeping the ball off the ground have plagued the Raiders and the Tigers will be a tough opponent to improve against on such issues.  The Tigers are no doubt going to remain fired up wanting to continue the dominating play on both sides of the ball seen against Avon.

In common opponent games:

Westfield 27, Harrison 7

      I could not find a box score for this game but Westfield QB Nick Ferrer completed 13 of 23 passing for 190 yards and RB Johnny Crawford rushed 21 times for 107 yards.

Avon 51, Harrison 6

     The Avon box score showed Orioles put up 293 yards rushing on 23 rushes and added 128 yards passing from 6 for 15 attempts.  On the other side, Harrison netted just 47 total yards, 4-14 passing and 14 yards and 16 rushes for 33 yards.  I wish I could find out what the Harrison time of possession was during that game.

Go Tigers - keep up the energy!!  Harrison marks just the mid point of the conference season and continued improvement will bring great things that you want and what you are putting the helmet on for!  Another plea for fans to travel ESPECIALLY the student section!


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