The Patrick Henry Patriots football team (Ashland, VA), was beaten 24-14 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Hanover Hawks (Mechanicsville, VA)

The Hawks (2-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Mechanicsville (Mechanicsville, VA). The Mustangs come into the non-league challenge with a 0-4 record. In their last challenge, Mechanicsville was beaten by Varina (Richmond, VA), 44-0, in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now sport a 2-4 record. They take the field next when they host Atlee for a non-league challenge on Thursday, October 5. Patrick Henry will meet a Raiders team coming off a 17-8 non-league win over Hanover (Mechanicsville, VA). The Raiders record now stands at 3-2.