'No nerves' for Marion Harding backup quarterback in a rivalry game
Marion Harding's Jaden Jordan fills the void left by QB Dez Feliciano in a Week 5 rivalry football game at River Valley.
Jaden Jordan, a junior at Marion Harding, stepped into the role of quarterback in the third series of a Week 5 Mid Ohio Athletic Conference football game against River Valley on September 18, 2026. He led his team to a 26-8 victory. Jordan's experience with taking over at quarterback last season, when a key player got injured, made his performance feel familiar.
He finished the 2025 season as the backup to Dez Feliciano, who went down with a season-ending injury. This time, Jordan was pressed into action again when Feliciano left the game for good with a lower leg injury in the second half. Jordan remained calm and focused, delivering a memorable performance with a crucial 78-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and two more touchdown passes, scoring 215 yards and adding 37 yards on eight rushing attempts.
Coach C.J. Westler praised Jordan's adaptability and experience playing quarterback, noting he is accustomed to stepping into different positions.
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