Bombers vs. Goblins

[MHFAN]

Mountain Home welcomes Harrison to Bomber Stadium Friday Night.  Harrison has dominated the series over past 20 years.  Big game for both teams.  Who wins and by how much?

[Bomber_Believer]

25 seniors should be an advantage for Mtn Home, but with the coaching change year one, game one, this could be tough. 

[Go Postal]

Harrison Golden Goblins come to Mtn Home Bomber Stadium on Friday to kick off the new season between these old time rivals.  I believe these two teams started their rivalry around the late 1920s in basketball.  Then it went to all other sports as the schools started those other sports programs.  Last year I wrote how the towns of Mtn Home and Harrison got their names and I also told how the Bombers and Goblins got their mascot's names.  (that can be read on last year's thread if you are curious on history on the link below)
http://www.fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=147869.0

As someone who has been a fan of both teams (Me: Mtn Home class of '75, Daughter and Son: Harrison classes of '04 and '10), this is one of my favorite games of the year between these two rivals.


Football rivalry started years ago in 1947 and here is the records since then:

Bombers vs. Goblins All-Time Football Series
             Harrison leads 50-17-3
• 1947: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 7
• 1948: Harrison 32, Mountain Home 14
• 1949: Mountain Home 33, Harrison 12
• 1950: Harrison 33, Mountain Home 13
• 1951: Harrison 35, Mountain Home 21
• 1952: Harrison 33, Mountain Home 7
• 1953: Harrison 26, Mountain Home 7
• 1954: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 13
• 1955: Harrison 27, Mountain Home 0
• 1956: Harrison 40, Mountain Home 18
• 1957: Mountain Home 19, Harrison 13
• 1958: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 13
• 1959: Harrison 33, Mountain Home 0
• 1960: Mountain Home 0, Harrison 0
• 1961: Mountain Home 6, Harrison 6
• 1962: Mountain Home 12, Harrison 7
• 1963: Mountain Home 13, Harrison 6
• 1964: Harrison 18, Mountain Home 13
• 1965: Harrison 13, Mountain Home 0
• 1966: Harrison 6, Mountain Home 0
• 1967: Harrison 19, Mountain Home 14
• 1968: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 13
• 1969: Harrison 22, Mountain Home 0
• 1970: Harrison 6, Mountain Home 0
• 1971: Harrison 21, Mountain Home 12
• 1972: Harrison 14, Mountain Home 12
• 1973: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 0
• 1974: Harrison 49, Mountain Home 0
• 1975: Harrison 46, Mountain Home 7
• 1976: Harrison 21, Mountain Home 6
• 1977: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 8
• 1978: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 14
• 1979: Mountain Home 22, Harrison 16
• 1980: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 17
• 1981: Mountain Home 21, Harrison 12
• 1982: Mountain Home 28, Harrison 0
• 1983: Mountain Home 20, Harrison 19
• 1984: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 0
• 1985: Mountain Home 28, Harrison 14
• 1986: Harrison 10, Mountain Home 7
• 1987: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 12
• 1988: Harrison 13, Mountain Home 6
• 1989: Harrison 31, Mountain Home 3
• 1990: Harrison 24, Mountain Home 14
• 1991: Harrison 41, Mountain Home 19
• 1992: Harrison 38, Mountain Home 7
• 1993: Harrison 14, Mountain Home 13
• 1994: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 7
• 1995: Harrison 13, Mountain Home 10
• 1996: Mountain Home 17, Harrison 17
• 1997: Harrison 48, Mountain Home 13
• 1998: Harrison 34, Mountain Home 7
• 1999: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 0
• 2000: Harrison 17, Mountain Home 10
• 2001: Harrison 35, Mountain Home 14
• 2002: Harrison 24, Mountain Home 8
• 2003: Harrison 35, Mountain Home 17
• 2004: Mountain Home 34, Harrison 18
• 2005: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 15
• 2006: Harrison 41, Mountain Home 23
• 2007: Harrison 55, Mountain Home 29
• 2008: Harrison 37, Mountain Home 14
• 2009: Mountain Home 35, Harrison 28
• 2010: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 21
• 2011: Mountain Home 37, Harrison 0
• 2012: Mountain Home 49, Harrison 34
• 2013: Harrison 44, Mountain Home 7
• 2014: Harrison 61, Mountain Home 21
• 2015: Harrison 42, Mountain Home 21
  2016:.Harrison 21, Mountain Home 13

The Goblins are the favorite to win this year, but I have seen that before and the Bombers have come out with the win.  This game will be on these following live stream links below...

HomeTownTelevision:



GobTV:



(I will put a thread on the 5A forums to link to this 6A thread.)

Good Luck to both teams!

Comments and insights are welcomed. 

[PA Dad]

I have to go with my 5A buddies.  Harrison takes the win.

[Go Postal]

(This is what I posted on another thread in the 5A forums about Harrison.)

I did glance at Hootens and I believe that this is the 1st time in a long time that they said that Harrison's strength was "Depth".  . Returning 14 starters.  A dozen or so Seniors and a Sophomore class that went 10-0 undefeated last year with wins over Alma, Greenwood and Van Buren, to name a few.  I do like how Coach Wells has made improvements since he got here.  This and the next few years should be very exciting for the West fans and the Goblin fateful.  Let's get this football season kicked off in style!

[Go Postal]

This was from another thread about the Berryville/Harrison scrimmage benefit game:

The first part of the Harrison/Berryville game was a 10 play scrimmage for each team, doing that a few times so there was a lot of Sophmores being switched back and forth, getting their reps.  Harrison won the scrimmage 14-0 and were driving for another TD when we ran out of our final 10 plays.  Both TDs were initialized by two different QBs.

Then Harrison/Berryville started a real game, running 2 quarters.  Harrison won 21-7 in that half game.

We utilized a Senior and Sophomore QBs most of the game and had another Sophomore getting reps at the last part of the game.  Goblins scored with all 3 QBs.

We seem to have more speed this year with the addition of the Sophomores and they weren't afraid to hit and take a hit.  There were some 1st game mistakes but I think that overall the whole team seemed to gel with each other, no matter what class the player was from.

The running and passing game went very well and some of the plays surprised me on how well they were executed.

We used two different kickers and didn't have to punt, but I think that the Senior QB might be doing that.

The Offense and Defense did well and I can see them only doing better each game.

Like I said earlier, there was a lot of co-mingling of the Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores playing in this game so I'm not sure of who the Varsity team was but they played to win and that's what counted.  We will see next week on how the Goblins can play in a full game taking on their old rivals, the Mtn. Home Bombers.

[MHFAN]

Mountain Home returns 18 starters, 9 on each side, plus a couple of move ins that will start and contribute at key positions.  Defensively we will be very good.  In scrimmage against Blytheville don't believe varsity allowed Blytheville to enter red zone and maybe not past 40.  JV scored in last quarter off a turnover inside MH 20.  Offensively must hang on to football.  Last years game saw 6 turnovers by Bombers and lost 21 to 13.  Take care of those and MH should get much needed win.  Credit Harrison's defense for those turnovers.  Depth will be a problem for MH and sounds like a strength for Goblins.  Could be a wet field which would generally be in favor of a running game but with MH tendency to fumble could be a big problem.  Expect a big turn out from both sides and think this will be a good competitive game.  Safe travels for Harrison fans and let's get this on!!

[Deuceswild]

I reminded my sons team that Mt Home outplayed us last year and if it wasn't for the turnovers, that would have been a different outcome. However, some of those fumbles were from some pretty hard hits. I am always excited to see how things go against the east. Let's hope both teams stay healthy for a strong run in their respective conferences. Good luck to Mt Home on every game except this Friday's game. 3 days away!! And props to Postal for keeping us up to date with all the history between these two ball clubs. That's truly impressive.

[MHFAN]

I agree with the hard hits.  Harrison is a very physical team and when MH runs 99% of the time it allows defense to key on running backs and get aggressive.  It should be more of the same and with a wet ball could be a lot of turnovers.  Who knows, maybe MH will air it out, ha ha.  No chance on that!  Got to stick with what works best for us and try and keep Harrison offense off the field.  Got a chance to watch 9th grade team last year (now sophomores for Harrison).  Most talented group I have seen out of ya'll.  Is the Huskey kid that is a sophomore going to start on varsity?  How many of the sophomores will start?

[Deuceswild]

Huskey, Both and Jones will likely start and there are several who will see the field with plenty of reps. I agree, that sophomore class is fun to watch. I got to watch them succeed against a bunch of Good Missouri teams this year. And both schools have a lot of seniors so I can see success this year for both squads. Good luck this upcoming season after Friday of course. 😎

[no mascot]

You'd be hard pressed to find a better rivalry than mtn home and Harrison football. I'm not speaking to the quality of football, but the fact that it's 2 communities that respect one another enough to try and whip their tail! Never heard a single person speak poorly of the other's town... but maybe I'm talking to the wrong folks!

[MHFAN]

I agree.  Don't know why or how but ESPN radio will be broadcasting at Bomber Stadium Friday.  No details, maybe someone else knows.  Should be an electric atmosphere and weather looks cooperative.  Don't forget, it is a pink out for cancer awareness.  My prediction is Bombers 38 (we have a kicker this year) Goblins 14. 

[Go Postal]

Ray and Jamie are graduates of Mtn Home like me.  They work for ESPN radio over here in Harrison, but I don't know if that has anything to do with them broadcasting over there.

[MHFAN]

that would make sense

[Elvis Hoggoblin]

Harrison Golden Goblins come to Mtn Home Bomber Stadium on Friday to kick off the new season between these old time rivals.  I believe these two teams started their rivalry around the late 1920s in basketball.  Then it went to all other sports as the schools started those other sports programs.  Last year I wrote how the towns of Mtn Home and Harrison got their names and I also told how the Bombers and Goblins got their mascot's names.  (that can be read on last year's thread if you are curious on history on the link below)
http://www.fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=147869.0

As someone who has been a fan of both teams (Me: Mtn Home class of '75, Daughter and Son: Harrison classes of '04 and '10), this is one of my favorite games of the year between these two rivals.


Football rivalry started years ago in 1947 and here is the records since then:

Bombers vs. Goblins All-Time Football Series
             Harrison leads 50-17-3
• 1947: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 7
• 1948: Harrison 32, Mountain Home 14
• 1949: Mountain Home 33, Harrison 12
• 1950: Harrison 33, Mountain Home 13
• 1951: Harrison 35, Mountain Home 21
• 1952: Harrison 33, Mountain Home 7
• 1953: Harrison 26, Mountain Home 7
• 1954: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 13
• 1955: Harrison 27, Mountain Home 0
• 1956: Harrison 40, Mountain Home 18
• 1957: Mountain Home 19, Harrison 13
• 1958: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 13
• 1959: Harrison 33, Mountain Home 0
• 1960: Mountain Home 0, Harrison 0
• 1961: Mountain Home 6, Harrison 6
• 1962: Mountain Home 12, Harrison 7
• 1963: Mountain Home 13, Harrison 6
• 1964: Harrison 18, Mountain Home 13
• 1965: Harrison 13, Mountain Home 0
• 1966: Harrison 6, Mountain Home 0
• 1967: Harrison 19, Mountain Home 14
• 1968: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 13
• 1969: Harrison 22, Mountain Home 0
• 1970: Harrison 6, Mountain Home 0
• 1971: Harrison 21, Mountain Home 12
• 1972: Harrison 14, Mountain Home 12
• 1973: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 0
• 1974: Harrison 49, Mountain Home 0
• 1975: Harrison 46, Mountain Home 7
• 1976: Harrison 21, Mountain Home 6
• 1977: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 8
• 1978: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 14
• 1979: Mountain Home 22, Harrison 16
• 1980: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 17
• 1981: Mountain Home 21, Harrison 12
• 1982: Mountain Home 28, Harrison 0
• 1983: Mountain Home 20, Harrison 19
• 1984: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 0
• 1985: Mountain Home 28, Harrison 14
• 1986: Harrison 10, Mountain Home 7
• 1987: Harrison 20, Mountain Home 12
• 1988: Harrison 13, Mountain Home 6
• 1989: Harrison 31, Mountain Home 3
• 1990: Harrison 24, Mountain Home 14
• 1991: Harrison 41, Mountain Home 19
• 1992: Harrison 38, Mountain Home 7
• 1993: Harrison 14, Mountain Home 13
• 1994: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 7
• 1995: Harrison 13, Mountain Home 10
• 1996: Mountain Home 17, Harrison 17
• 1997: Harrison 48, Mountain Home 13
• 1998: Harrison 34, Mountain Home 7
• 1999: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 0
• 2000: Harrison 17, Mountain Home 10
• 2001: Harrison 35, Mountain Home 14
• 2002: Harrison 24, Mountain Home 8
• 2003: Harrison 35, Mountain Home 17
• 2004: Mountain Home 34, Harrison 18
• 2005: Mountain Home 16, Harrison 15
• 2006: Harrison 41, Mountain Home 23
• 2007: Harrison 55, Mountain Home 29
• 2008: Harrison 37, Mountain Home 14
• 2009: Mountain Home 35, Harrison 28
• 2010: Harrison 28, Mountain Home 21
• 2011: Mountain Home 37, Harrison 0
• 2012: Mountain Home 49, Harrison 34
• 2013: Harrison 44, Mountain Home 7
• 2014: Harrison 61, Mountain Home 21
• 2015: Harrison 42, Mountain Home 21
  2016:.Harrison 21, Mountain Home 13

The Goblins are the favorite to win this year, but I have seen that before and the Bombers have come out with the win.  This game will be on these following live stream links below...

HomeTownTelevision:



GobTV:



(I will put a thread on the 5A forums to link to this 6A thread.)

Good Luck to both teams!

Comments and insights are welcomed. 

KCWD 96.1 !!!

[Go Postal]

Make sure to tune in to your local radio station KOOL 96.1 for a play by play account of the game with Jim and Marty.

[Hawg-Goblin]

Should be a good game.

[Go Postal]

Less than 24 hours until these two launch their arsenals.  Who will remain standing this season between these two rivals?  This war has been going on since 1947...

[MHFAN]

Morning Rush 104.3 broadcasting from MH High School this morning.  Had the guy on talking about gambling and point spreads.  Teaching the kids new math!!  Some good life lessons not always available in core curriculum.  Can't wait till kickoff.  Safe travels and hopefully no injuries on either side. 

[LaFlamaBlanca55]

GO BOMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!            WE FINNA DROP BOMBS ON UM TONIGHT!!!

[Deuceswild]

If I remember you dropped 6 of them on us last year, just sayin

[Go Postal]

GO BOMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!            WE FINNA DROP BOMBS ON UM TONIGHT!!!

Bueno, bueno, pero mira....



Good luck to both teams tonight.

[Deuceswild]

In all seriousness, wanted to let u all know, my wife takes pictures at every Goblin game and I post them on Facebook under Harrison Goblin Football. Feel free to look at them, download them share with friends, family or make a fathead. If it's a great pose for either team, it will be posted. These are 100% free. We do it because we love our young men and they love the pictures. Enjoy the game everyone and we will see you shortly.

[no mascot]

That's very nice of y'all!

[Go Postal]

Mountain Home Bombers

Harrison Golden Goblins

RIVALRY FOOTBALL TEAMS SINCE 1947

[Go Postal]

Mtn Home Bombers  0
Harrison Golden Goblins  7

end of half.  Defensive game.  Goblins having the better offensive possession.  Bombers had 97 yds rushing and it was also total offensive yds.  Goblins had 77 yds rushing.  Ditmenson was 5 of 10 with 71 yds passing.  Harrison had 148 Total offensive yds.

[PA Dad]

Congrats to Harrison.  Good win.

[Go Postal]

Mtn Home Bombers  7
Harrison Golden Goblins  27

Final.  Very defensive game by both teams.
Bombers had 160 yds rushing and that was their total offensive yds.  They were 0-4 in passing.
Gobs had 116 yds rushing.  Ditmenson, was 9 of 18 with 137 passing yds.  Harrison with 253 total offensive yds.

[Deuceswild]

Ditmanson 😂

[Deuceswild]

Pictures are posted on Facebook, thank you Mountain Home for the hospitality throughout the years.

[MHFAN]

Congrats to Harrison.  MH will win some games this year.  Harrison just too good right now.  A good game until kick off botched by MH at 14 to 7.  Never could recover from that.

[no mascot]

Who does mountain home have on their schedule that they can beat?

[MHFAN]

That is a good question.  Maybe no body.  I think they have some really talented players and if they can pull it together could win 4 to 5 games.  Nettleton, Batesville. Little Rock Hall, Jacksonville, Marion, and Searcy are the most likely "chances" at victory.  This same group of kids did beat WM and Searcy last year??  New coach and too many injuries are an obstacle right now.

[Deuceswild]

For the record I have hundreds of pics, for the 7th grade, 9th grade JV and varsity all posted on FB if u want to share with Mt Home families. Enjoy