SHARP EXECUTION: Hun School running back Chris Sharp races upfield in recent action. Last Saturday, senior star and University of Virginia-bound Sharp totaled four touchdowns, two rushing and two receiving, to help Hun rout the Hill School (Pa.) 49-6. The Raiders, now 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) action, host Lawrenceville (2-3 overall, 2-0 MAPL) on October 25. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Even though his Hun School football team was coming off two successive routs, Todd Smith was looking for sharper execution as the Raiders played at the  Hill School (Pa.) last Saturday.

“We were really concentrating on the offensive side of the ball and limiting mistakes,” said Hun head coach Smith, whose team had topped Blair 46-16 on October 11 and Germantown Academy 42-21 on October 2 in its previous two outings. “We hadn’t played that perfect game yet.”

Against Hill, the Raiders got the lead before the offense touched the ball as Donavon Harris returned the opening kickoff 82 yards for a touchdown, giving Hun a 7-0 lead.

“That is one way to take care of things, it was a good way to start,” said Smith, whose team led 28-0 after the first quarter on Saturday. “It is always good to get a special teams touchdown.”

The Raiders proceeded to score six more touchdowns on the day as they romped to a 49-6 victory, improving to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) action.

Senior star and University of Virginia-bound Chris Sharp led the way with four touchdowns, two rushing and two receiving. Jacob Gallahdari chipped in a 16-yard scoring jaunt while Dan Seelagy broke away for an 81-yard TD gallop.

While the talented Sharp turned heads with his
brilliance, it was a group effort.

“We actually spread the ball around; we didn’t want to overwhelm Chris with touches,” said Smith.

“He made the most of his opportunities. Both his catches were touchdowns; he had 80 yards receiving and ran the ball well (131 yards on 12 carries). Jacob had more than 45 yards on five carries. Danny Seelagy went over 100 yards (126 yards on five carries) rushing.

Ever the perfectionist, Smith sees room for improvement. “We still have to fine tune some things,” said Smith. “I am really happy with the intensity; we are coming off the ball hard.”

The Raiders displayed some very good intensity on the defensive side of the ball against Hill.

“I thought we did a great job of stopping the run and did well when we were backed into the red zone,” said Smith.

“We also forced the most turnovers we have had in a game this year. We had three interceptions on the day and a fumble recovery. We really swarmed to the ball.”

Hosting arch-rival Lawrenceville (2-3 overall, 2-0 MAPL) on October 25, Hun will look to click on all cylinders.

“We are excited; they are probably the most complete team we will see the rest of the year,” said Smith.

“We have to play smart and be comfortable with the game plan. I couldn’t be happier with where we are, the kids are really jelling and competing hard.”