Football Recap: Hannibal Falls to Helias in First Game of Season

Hannibal had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Helias Crusaders by a score of 23-20 on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Pirates in their meetings with the Crusaders: they've now lost four in a row.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hannibal will face off against Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Helias, they will challenge Hickman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Crusaders' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.