Mississippi High School Football - Florence held off by Hancock
September 29, 2023: Kiln, MS 39556 In Friday's non-league game, the Hancock Hawks (Kiln, MS) football team tipped the visiting Florence Eagles (Florence, MS), by a final score of 22-20.
The Hawks (6-0) will now prepare for their game against West Harrison (Gulfport, MS). The Hurricanes come into the 6A Region 4 game with a 4-1 record. In their last game, West Harrison got by Moss Point (Moss Point, MS), 49-0, in a non-league game.
The Eagles now hold a 3-3 record. They take the field next when they host Brookhaven for a 5A Region 3 game on Friday, October 6. Florence will battle a Panthers team coming off a 41-19 non-league loss to Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS). The Panthers record now stands at 2-4.