Hanahan couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Philip Simmons Iron Horses by a score of 28-26 on Friday. The Hawks gained 144 more yards on the day, but it was the Iron Horses that made the best use of them.
Hanahan wouldn't let Philip Simmons keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hanahan can thank Javatre Shepard and Jaheim Greer for forcing both of them. Greer's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
Even though they lost, Hanahan was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 406 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Philip Simmons only gained 262.
Philip Simmons' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kolten Kellermann, who picked up 61 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Kellermann didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another signal caller making a difference was Tavien Orellana, who threw for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
Hanahan will venture away from home to square off against Wando at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hanahan is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Philip Simmons, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Lucy Beckham at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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