As Tri-Center made their move up to 1A this season, they didn’t reach the delirious heights offensively that won them a Class A state title last season, but AJ Harder AJ Harder 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB Tri-Center | 2027 State IA was able to translate his productive passing numbers well through this change. Harder threw for 2009 yards, 16 TDs, and 8 INTs while rushing for 2 TDs. Harder continued to show that impressive gunslinger mentality that had so much success during his sophomore year, nailing impressive passes throw tight windows and out of unconventional passing techniques and showcasing impressive long-range capabilities to hit his receivers in stride. After getting their feet wet this season, Harder will look to help the Trojans make a bigger splash in the 1A conference entering the 2026 season.

As Tri-Center made their move up to 1A this season, they didn’t reach the delirious heights offensively that won them a Class A state title last season, but AJ Harder AJ Harder 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB Tri-Center | 2027 State IA was able to translate his productive passing numbers well through this change. Harder threw for 2009 yards, 16 TDs, and 8 INTs while rushing for 2 TDs. Harder continued to show that impressive gunslinger mentality that had so much success during his sophomore year, nailing impressive passes throw tight windows and out of unconventional passing techniques and showcasing impressive long-range capabilities to hit his receivers in stride. After getting their feet wet this season, Harder will look to help the Trojans make a bigger splash in the 1A conference entering the 2026 season.