Given their disadvantage in the MaxPreps state rankings, Hanson Memorial should expect quite the challenge on Friday. They and Ascension Catholic go head to head at 7:00 PM in their first playoff game of the year. Hanson Memorial are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of points per game.
Ascension Catholic might be getting used to good results now that the team has three wins in a row. It was just another Friday night under the lights for Ascension Catholic, who beat St. John 35-26 last week. Among those leading the charge for Ascension Catholic was junior Jai Williams, who rushed for 212 yards and 4 touchdowns on 17 carries. In fact, with 11 tackles Williams was a force on both sides of the ball.
Meanwhile, Hanson Memorial were able to grind out a solid victory over Centerville, winning 27-20.
Their wins bumped Hanson Memorial to 3-7 and Ascension Catholic to 9-1. While both teams are coming in off of wins, only one will triumph this week. Who will it be ? Check back in with MaxPreps after the game is over for details.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See the Hanson Memorial vs. Ascension Catholic matchup
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