Alva Review-Courier -

Henderson State begins its quest for a fourth Great American Conference title in six years with a big test on Thursday night, when the Reddies kick off the season against defending GAC champion and 15th-ranked Harding at 7 p.m. in First Security Stadium in Searcy, Ark.

The Reddies return two talented quarterbacks from 2016 in junior Andrew Black and senior Evan Lassiter. Black, who started in 10 of 11 games last season, finished second in the GAC in passing efficiency after completing 64 percent of his passes for 2000 yards and 13 touchdowns, and also finished sixth in the conference in total...