The Harlem Bulldogs shutout the Academy of Richmond County Musketeers by a score of 30-0 Friday, Oct. 14.
Harlem gained its fifth straight win, moving to 7-1 on the regular season.
Both ARC and Harlem struggled to score early, but the Musketeers would fumble inside their own 10-yard line, giving the Bulldogs a great opportunity.
Harlem running back Jason Williams took advantage and added the first score of the game with a 5-yard touchdown run, putting the Bulldogs ahead 7-0 with 3:25 left in the first quarter.
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With 25 seconds left in the first quarter, Harlem quarterback Ryan Newman heaved a 50-yard pass to wide receiver Jon Jon Howard for a touchdown.
The Harlem defense continued to halt the ARC offense throughout the game.
Williams dove into in the end zone for his second time of the night after breaking off for a long 47-yard touchdown run and put the Bulldogs ahead 21-0.
Harlem kicker Simon Bradford extended the Bulldogs lead to 24-0 with a 19-yard field goal to end the first half.
The Bulldogs continued their dominance in the second half as Howard caught his second touchdown of the game with 9:13 left in the third quarter.
ARC drove the ball inside Harlem territory a few more times in the second half but failed to score in the game.
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After Friday’s two touchdown game, Williams is tied for the most touchdowns in Georgia AAA High School Football with 16 total. He is also currently inside the top 10 in rushing yards. Harlem’s Howard is inside the top 10 for receiving yards.
The Bulldogs will be off next week and returns to play Salem (0-7) at home on Friday, Oct. 28. ARC (4-4) will play Hephzibah (4-4) also Friday, Oct. 28.
Chris Rickerson is a staff reporter covering Columbia County government and general assignment topics for The Augusta Press. Reach him at chris@theaugustapress.com.
