Hanover kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 42-26 bruising from the Flagler Panthers. The Hornets gained 102 more yards on the day, but it was the Panthers that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Hanover lost, don't look at Thomas Griffin Jr.. Despite the final result, he rushed for 311 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 16.4 yards per carry. Griffin Jr. was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards. Edgar Vera-Wences was in the mix too, providing Hanover with one score.
Even if they lost, Hanover's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Vera-Wences with two. Hanover received some extra help from Vera-Wences, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Coming up, Hanover will head out on the road to take on Idalia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Flagler, they will host Cheraw at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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