Hardin Northern’s Carter Curtis breaks up a pass during a 2022 game against Waynesfield-Goshen at Waynesfield. He received first team All-Northwest Central Conference recognition at running back last season.
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Coach: Jerry Cooper (first season)
Division: VII
Last year’s record: 6-5 (5-2 NWCC)
Ticket information: sites.google.com/hardinnorthern.org/hn-athletics/tickets
Returning 2022 letter winners include: Bo Bame (Sr., OL/NG), Carter Curtis (Sr., RB/S), Rowan Frater (Sr., OL/DL), Branson Grindell (Sr., RB/CB), Sean Kuhlman (Sr., WR/S), Michael Pizzuti (Sr., OL/DL), Clay Rager (Sr., OL/DL), Justin Refitt (Sr., OL/DL), Cooper Thomas (Sr., RB/LB), Kruz Curtis (Jr., OL/LB), Caleb Emerine (Jr., OL/DE), Kam Frank (Jr., C/DE), Kaden Guinn (Jr., OL/LB), Bodi Hipsher (Jr., TE/DE), Nolan Hopson (Jr., QB/SS), Cody Spearman (Jr., RB/LB), Xander Wilson (Jr., WR/LB)
Coach’s comments: The 2023 Hardin Northern Polar Bears are hoping to improve upon last year’s 6-5 record. Our goal is to be competing for the Northwest Central Conference championship and a Division VII playoff berth. We will be a run first offense from our sprint option offensive set. We will play a multiple aggressive 4-3 defense which will be rooted in physical play and solid tackling. The key to a successful season is developing depth, improving every week, and staying injury free. The enthusiasm and optimism around Hardin Northern football is very high. Our work ethic and selfless attitude as well as attention to detail will determine the fate of this year’s edition of Polar Bears football.
2023 schedule
(Kickoffs scheduled for 7 p.m.; subject to change)
Aug. 18 — Arlington
Aug. 25 — North Baltimore
Sept. 1 — at Cory-Rawson
Sept. 8 — Waynesfield-Goshen
Sept. 15 — at Perry
Sept. 22 — Ridgedale
Sept. 29 — at Ridgemont
Oct. 6 — at Crestline
Oct. 13 — at Upper Scioto Valley
Oct. 19 — Elgin
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