SPORTS

Marion Harding-Jonathan Alder football preview

Marion Harding Presidents vs. Jonathan Alder Pioneers

Where: Jonathan Alder High School

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Records: Marion Harding 2-4 overall, 2-1 Mid Ohio Athletic Conference; Jonathan Alder 5-1 overall, 3-0 MOAC

Last year: Did not play

Last week: Marion Harding lost to Galion 24-21; Jonathan Alder defeated Buckeye Valley 35-20

Keys for Jonathan Alder

Don’t overlook the Presidents. This is a big game in the MOAC Red Division.

Continue to roll on offense. Pioneers have scored 48, 35 and 35 points in last three outings.

Pressure Harding QB Ryan Sayre, who misfired on only one pass last week in 14 tries.

Keys for Marion Harding

Presidents will have to respond to the physicality of the Pioneers.

Cut down on mistakes, especially the type which were key in a loss to Galion last week.

Harding defense will have to focus on Alder RB Sean Sullivan (644 rushing yards) and QB Preston Eisnaugle (979 passing yards).

Stat of the week

Jonathan Alder is rated fourth in Region 12 of Division IV in this week’s computer ratings.