KILLEEN, Texas — Harker Heights defeated Midway 34-26 in 6 News' Game of the Week.
Both teams went into the game coming off a loss to DFW area schools, Midway lost to Mansfield 29-15 and Harker Heights narrowly lost 47-45 to Midlothian.
Things got off to a wild start, on the opening kickoff Midway forced a fumble and recovered the football in favorable field position. Senior WR Charles Cantrell cashed in the turnover with a catch over a defender in the end zone, giving the Panthers an early 7-0 lead.
The Knights answered right back, on the following drive they marched down the field and matched the Panthers' opening touchdown on a run from RB Zy'Riyan Evans.
Harker Heights continued their first half momentum, scoring the only other touchdown of the half on a catch at the back of the end zone from Junior WR Kristian Nobles.
Midway was driving near the end of the half, but a Knights strip-sack fumble with 30 seconds to play ensured the Knights kept their 14-10 lead going into halftime.
After the half, the Knights quickly added to their lead with a Kaden Butler rushing TD, increasing their lead 20-10.
Harker Heights continued their dominance throughout the third quarter. After forcing a Midway punt, Senior WR Tyler Johnson caught a dart from QB Hudson Humble to put the Knights up three scores 27-10 heading into the fourth quarter.
Midway kicked a field goal early into the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 14 but Harker Heights could not be stopped, scoring another touchdown with just over seven minutes in regulation.
Midway was not going down without a fight, after a couple late defensive stops, the Panthers quickly cut the Harker Heights lead to 8 after two touchdowns with just under three minutes to play.
After a brief comeback from Midway, Harker Heights took care of business and ran the clock out, closing out the 34-26 victory.
Following the win tonight, the Knights get back over .500 and will look to keep it rolling as they face district-rival Killeen next week.
Midway has now dropped two games in a row after a 3-0 start to the season. The Panthers look to get back on track next week against Shoemaker.
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