Warren Harding falls to Massillon, who took control early

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Massillon Washington Friday took control early with 24 first half points while downing host Warren G. Harding, 45-14.

The Tigers (7-2) scored 10 points in the first quarter, scoring just 20 seconds into the game on a 70-yard pass from Jalen Slaughter to Braylon Toles, and they tacked on a field goal with 8:30 left in the opening frame to lead 10-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Ja’Meir Gamble increased the Tigers’ lead to 17-0 with 9:21 left in the second quarter after taking in a 21-yard screen pass. Gamble made it 24-0 on a 24-yard run with 3:52 left in the first half.

The Raiders (6-3) got on the board with 11 seconds left in the half on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Chaz Coleman to Airiz Coleman.

Gamble added two more scores in the third quarter, a 22-yard run early in the third quarter and an 80-yard with just 34 seconds left in the frame.

Chaz Coleman got the Raiders on the board again 5:01 left in the game on a 1-yard run, cutting the deficit to 38-14.

With 3:05 left in the game, Savior Owens ran 55 yards for a Massillon score, increasing the Tigers’ lead to 45-14.

Massillon will host Canton McKinley in Week 10. Warren Harding will visit Austintown Fitch .

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