Though he was practically standing on the sting of the midfield Northside ISD brand, Carlos Cartagena was proper the place he wished to be. Just some weeks in the past, the senior kicker requested for much more distance between himself and the goalpost after nailing a 46-yard area aim.
Cartagena sailed a 49-yard area aim try proper between the yellow uprights on Friday night time, setting a brand new career-high for his longest made area aim as Harlan downed Warren 41-7 at Farris Stadium to remain unbeaten in District 29-6A play.
As he lined up for the long-distance try, Cartagena felt the nerves however knew his crew had his again.
"I trusted my holder, I trusted my snapper, so I had confidence I used to be going to make it. And I trusted myself too," Cartagena stated. "Clearly, I'm going to be somewhat bit afraid, however I'm by no means going to again down from a problem."
Whereas the Harlan offense loosened up within the second half, it was the Hawks' particular groups and protection that made some noise early within the recreation.
Harlan (3-1, 2-0) bought on the board first with 7:57 left within the first quarter on a 23-yard area aim from Cartagena, who additionally performs soccer. A pair possessions later, Hawks senior punter Ashton Derby pinned the ball on the 1-yard line with a 37-yard punt that led to a security within the ensuing Warren drive.
"Our particular groups guys work extraordinarily onerous," Harlan head coach Matt McKinney stated. "They put in the identical variety of hours that our offense and protection do, they usually do an amazing job."
The Hawks' protection got here up with a second security within the third quarter, every week after Harlan shutout Stevens in its district opener.
"All we did was simply know our assignments and go dominate," Harlan senior defensive lineman Seth Duby stated. "Regardless of the place that may be."
Sophomore quarterback Bryant Enriquez tossed a 7-yard cross to senior tight finish Izaac Jaramillo for Harlan's first landing of the night time with 2:57 to play within the first quarter.
Enriquez threw what gave the impression to be a landing cross to senior extensive receiver Malik Elmore, however the rating was known as again resulting from holding. Warren (2-2, 1-1) took benefit of the chance when senior cornerback Devin Magallanez intercepted Enriquez for a 70-yard landing for the Warriors' solely rating of the night time.
Harlan prevented Warren from mounting a comeback earlier than the break when junior defensive again Noah Tavarez picked off Warren quarterback Mac Anderson with two seconds earlier than halftime.
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McKinney was impressed by the Hawks' defensive effort and efficiency.
"They only maintain getting higher each week," McKinney stated.
Whereas Elmore scored one landing that ended up not counting, the senior extensive receiver made his presence felt all through the second half. Elmore rushed for six carries and 80 yards and one landing and notched one catch for 23 yards. His dashing rating got here off of a 50-yard rush within the third quarter.
"All I see is inexperienced area, and that's all I wanted," Elmore stated.
Harlan faces Marshall subsequent Thursday night time again at Farris Stadium as District 29-6A play continues. Warren seems to be to bounce again subsequent Friday night time in opposition to Taft at Gustafson Stadium.
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