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October 29, 2003

Harrold 14    Southmoreland 2

The Harrold Spartans ended their season with a major victory over the previously unbeaten and first-place Southmoreland Scotties.  The victory, which was the sixth consecutive win for Harrold (including a forfeit win against Ringgold), consisted of tremendous team effort and big plays.

The first score of the game was set-up on a sixty-yard interception by Nick Higinbotham.  The return left the Spartans with a first and goal from the five-yard line.  Josh Gardner scored a touchdown on the very next play, and Travis Bozik added the two-point conversion on a pass from Shawn Faulk.  The first half ended with Harrold in the lead by a score of 8 – 0.

The second half was dominated by the Harrold defense.   Matt Talkington, Josh Gardner, Matt DiClaudio, and Jeremy Kettering made tackles for a loss of yards, while the remainder of the defense (Travis Bozik, Rich Smith, Chris Johnson, John Miliczki, Zac Blahovec, Joe McIntyre, and Nick Higinbotham) played with heart and determination.  The defense held Southmoreland scoreless until the team took an intentional safety.

After regaining field position, Joe McIntyre sealed the victory with a touchdown run and an interception on the following defensive series.  The Spartans defeated the Scotties by a score of 14 – 2.  The team finished with a record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.

October 22, 2003

Harrold 36     Greensburg Central Catholic 6

The Harrold football team defeated Greensburg Central Catholic yesterday by a score of 36 - 6.  Offensive touchdowns were scored by Joe McIntyre, Zac Blahovec, Josh Gardner, and Justin Wall, while Travis Bozik scored the first defensive touchdown of the season.  Justin Wall also added three 2-point conversions.  The victory was the fourth consecutive for the Spartans and secured a winning season.

October 15, 2003

Harrold 36     Apollo Ridge 22

The Harrold football team defeated Apollo Ridge yesterday at Spartan Stadium by a score of 36 – 22.  The game represented the third consecutive victory for the Spartans.  Running back Justin Wall scored three touchdowns for Harrold, raising his season total to nine.  Also, wide receiver Nick Higinbotham and tight end Josh Gardner each received a touchdown pass.  Zac Blahovec, Chris Johnson, and Justin Wall all added two-point conversions, while quarterback Shawn Faulk completed two touchdown passes and two 2-point conversions.  The first team defense, lead by Matt DiClaudio, Jeremy Kettering, and John Miliczki, held Apollo Ridge to one first half touchdown.

October 8, 2003

Harrold 14     Riverview 2

The Harrold Spartan football team won its second consecutive game by a score of 14 - 2.  The first touchdown of the game was scored on a pass from Shawn Faulk to Josh Gardner, and Zac Blahovec added the two-point conversion moments later.  Justin wall ran in the second touchdown later in the first half, while Nick Higinbotham made a key first down reception in the second half.

Defensively, the Spartans held Riverview scoreless until the fourth quarter when an intentional safety was taken by punter Joe McIntyre.  Justin Fagert then pinned Riverview with an excellent kickoff and Travis Bozik sealed the victory with a last minute interception.

October 1, 2003

Harrold 52     West Hempfield 30

The Harrold football team defeated the West Hempfield Spartans by a score of 52 - 30.  The offensive outburst, lead by the offensive line, resulted in a season-high of seven touchdowns.  The following players scored touchdowns for Harrold:  Justin Wall with a team-high of four touchdowns, Josh Gardner with two, and Zac Blahovec with one.  Zac Blahovec also added two 2-point conversions, along with one each from Travis Bozik, Nick Higinbotham, and Justin Wall.

Shawn Faulk completed two touchdown passes and four 2-point conversions, while Chris Johnson and Jeremy Kettering added key receptions during scoring drives.  Defensively, Justin Carolan intercepted a West Hempfield pass in the second half and several players made key fumble recoveries and tackles.

The team will look to even its record on Wednesday, with a 4:00 p.m. home game against Riverview.  Thanks, again, for all of the support from the students of Harrold, the cheerleaders, family, and friends.

September 24, 2003

Yough 14     Harrold 6

Once again, the Harrold Spartans displayed teamwork and the desire to win, but fell short against the Yough Cougars by a score of 14 - 6.  Josh Gardner, Zac Blahovec, and Matt Talkington caught passes for the Spartans, while Justin Wall scored the only touchdown.  Next week, the team plays at Spartan Stadium against West Hempfield.

September 17, 2003

Harrold 8     Greensburg Salem 8

The Harrold football team overcame an 8-0 halftime deficit to tie Greensburg Salem, 8-8.  Shawn Faulk completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gardner on the first drive of the second half and Justin wall ran in the 2-point conversion.  Nick Higinbotham and Zac Blahovec also made big receptions during the scoring drive.  The defense shutdown the Greensburg offense for the remainder of the half to preserve the tie.

September 11, 2003

North Allegheny 16     Harrold 0

The first game of the season was highlighted by strong defensive play.  Scoreless at the half, North Allegheny put together a quarter-long drive to score the first touchdown of the game.  The contest remained 8-0 until the final seconds of the fourth quarter.  In defeat, the Spartans showed intensity, heart, and the desire to win. 

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