HORSHAM — Harry S. Truman and host Hatboro-Horsham went into Friday night’s high school football game with 1-1 records in the Suburban One League American Conference.
The Tigers defeated Springfield-Montco and lost to conference leader Upper Moreland this fall, while the Hatters downed William Tennent and fell to Wissahickon.
The Tigers picked up another conference win on Friday night, led by senior running back Jasir Mitchell who rushed 16 times for 265 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ 35-19 rain-soaked victory at Dennis Steinly Stadium.
The Tigers evened their record at 4-4, and improved to 2-1 in conference play. The Hatters, who compete in Class 5A, fell to 2-5, and 1-2 in the conference.
Truman hasn’t won more than four games in a season since its 10-2 SOL National Conference-winning campaign in 2018 with head coach Mike LaPalombara, while H-H has secured more than three victories once (5-6 in Tom Butts’ first year, 2023) since ’18.
What’s next for Harry S. Truman Football?
The Tigers visit Wissahickon on Oct. 23 and close out the regular season at William Tennent on Oct. 30.
What’s next for Hatboro-Horsham Football?
The Hatters visit Springfield-Montco on Oct. 23 before ending the regular season at home against longtime rival Upper Moreland on Oct. 30.
Tom Moore: tmoore@couriertimes.com; @TomMoorePhilly is a sports columnist for PhillyBurbs.com. Support our journalism with a subscription.
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