Holy Cross lost to Hanover Area back in August of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Holy Cross Crusaders snuck past the Hanover Area Hawkeyes with a 24-20 victory.
Despite the loss, Hanover Area saw an underclassman step up: Deacon Eisenbach rushed for 112 yards on only six carries. Eisenbach's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dewayne Downey was in the mix as well, providing Hanover Area with two touchdowns.
Holy Cross now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hanover Area, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Holy Cross will challenge Carbondale Area at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hanover Area, they will take on Old Forge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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