Harrisburg
High School

2007 Schedule

8/24 7:00 @
Mt. Carmel
8/31 7:00 H
DuQuoin (H.S.)
9/7 7:00 H
Marion (H.S.)
9/14 7:00 H
*Herrin (H.S.)
9/21 7:00 @
*West Frankfort (Frankfort)
9/28 7:00 @
*Benton
10/5 7:00 H
*Murphysboro
10/12 7:00 @
*Metropolis (Massac County) [Coop]
10/19 7:00 @
Carbondale
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Week #12 vs Mt. Carmel
11/18/2000

Potts & Jones Lead In Blow Out

Harrisburgs' Nathan Potts dives into the endzone for a 1st quarter TD.

Harrisburg (Taylor Field) - What was suppose to be the 3A rematch of the year quickly turned into a lop sided game, as Braden Jones & Nathan Potts of Harrisburg, blew through Mt. Carmel's Golden Aces like the Big Bad Wolf would blow through a house of cards.

Game time was at 1:30 on this crisp autumn day, but the both stands were packed at noon, some parents & fans' voices had become horse before the opening kickoff, as Mt. Carmel elected to receive the ball to start the game, as this south eastern Illinois classic was about to get underway. This game would be a repeat of the start of the season for both teams & soon to be the last week for one.

Running back John Adams would sprint 76 yards down the field on Mt. Carmel's third play from scrimmage, but was dragged down at the 8 yard line. Harrisburg held Mt. Carmel, forcing them to settle for a field goal . That was the closest the Aces would get to the endzone until Harrisburg pulled it's starting lineup with 11:53 left in the game.

The remainder of the first half was all Bulldogs. Braden Jones & John Potts ran for a compiled 184 yards & 7 TD (6 rushing.) Braden was the first to score on the day, going 68 yards on a pass reception for the Bulldogs first offensive series.

Mt. Carmel would turn the ball over on a stripped lateral attempt by defensive end Jeff Mc Donald. Harrisburg then went repeatedly to Potts, as he helped Harrisburg drive team down field before he would score on a 3 yard run with 2:44 left in the first. Giving Harrisburg a 14-3 lead to start the second.

Harrisburg watched Mt. Carmel self-destructed in the 2nd quarter. Dropped punts, bad kickoff returns, a fumble & 2 interceptions (by Brad Brachear & Kyle Smithpeters), along with not being able to contain the run on defense, lead to a 43-3 Harrisburg lead at half-time & a fast clock for the second half.

Mt. Carmel held the ball for the majority of the 3rd quarter, but failed to score. Harrisburg would get the ball back & score for the last time with it's starting team with 11:53 to go in the fourth. Adams & Tyler Kirkman would add two touchdowns onto the board with runs of 12 & 8.

After the game the entire Harrisburg team made it's way to the home stands to thank the fans for their support this season. Harrisburg will be making the trip up north to Champaign next Friday to play 12-1 Oregon for the 3A state title. Oregon's only loss was to 2A state final qualifier Stillman Valley, 28-14. They beat Addison (Driscoll) 34-14 to make the trip to Champaign.

Vincent Johnson

Related Stories:
2000 Week #11 recap
2000 Week #13 recap
2000 3A State Finals recap

Photo Archive:

-2000 Week #13
-2000 3A State Finals

Photo Ordering

Team Accomplishments

State Champs
2000 3A

Runner up
1997 , 1980 3A

Semifinals
2000 3A, 1997 3A, 1991 4A, 1980 3A

Conference Champs
SIRR (Ohio)
2005, 2000
-Past Championships

School Facts

Football Enrollment:
643.00

Conference:
Southern Illinois River-to-River (Ohio)

Class:
4A

Colors:
Purple/White

Nickname:
Bulldogs

Head Coach:
Jason Roper

Last Season's Record:
5-5

First Varsity Season:
1902

2006 Schedule

8/25 7:00 H
Mt. Carmel 663.00
9/1 7:00 @
DuQuoin (H.S.) 466.00
9/8 7:00 @
Mascoutah 865.00
9/15 7:00 H
*West Frankfort (Frankfort) 521.00
9/22 7:00 H
*Benton 653.00
9/29 7:00 @
*Murphysboro 730.00
10/6 7:00 H
*Metropolis (Massac County) [Coop] 645.00
10/13 7:00 @
*Herrin (H.S.) 723.00
10/20 7:00 H
Carbondale 1226.00

2005 Schedule

8/26 7:00 @
Mt. Carmel 635.00
9/2 7:00 H
DuQuoin (H.S.) 479.00
9/9 7:00 H
Mascoutah 918.00
9/16 7:00 @
*West Frankfort (Frankfort) 563.00
9/23 7:00 @
*Benton 650.00
9/30 7:00 H
*Murphysboro 720.00
10/7 7:00 @
*Metropolis (Massac County) [Coop] 700.00
10/14 7:00 H
*Herrin (H.S.) 728.00
10/21 7:00 @
Carbondale 1241.00

2004 Schedule

8/27 7:00 H
Mt. Carmel 618
9/3 7:00 @
DuQuoin (H.S.) 447
9/10 7:00 @
Mascoutah 905
9/17 7:00 H *
Benton 650
9/24 7:00 @ *
Murphysboro 768
10/1 7:00 H *
Metropolis (Massac County) [Coop] 686
10/8 7:00 @ *
Herrin (H.S.) 670
10/15 7:00 H *
West Frankfort (Frankfort) 566
10/22 7:00 H
Olney (East Richland) 686

2003 Schedule

8/29 7:00 @
Mt. Carmel 648
9/5 7:00 H
DuQuoin (H.S.) 444
9/12 7:00 H
Mascoutah 961
9/19 7:00 @ *
Benton 658
9/26 7:00 H *
Murphysboro 780
10/3 7:00 @ *
Metropolis (Massac County) [Coop] 661
10/10 7:00 H *
Herrin (H.S.) 681
10/17 7:00 @ *
West Frankfort (Frankfort)
580
10/24 7:00 @
Olney (East Richland) 704

2002 Schedule

8/30 7:00 H
Mt. Carmel 676
9/6 7:00 H
DuQuoin 454
9/13 7:00 @
Paducah (Tilghman), KY 823
9/20 7:00 @ *
Murphysboro 800
9/27 7:00 H *
Metropolis (Massac County) [Coop] 653
10/4 7:00 @ *
Herrin 672
10/11 7:00 H *
West Frankfort (Frankfort)
572
10/18 7:00 H *
Benton 655
10/25 7:00 @
Eldorado 359