Hanover Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell to the Holy Cross Crusaders 24-20. The Hawkeyes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Despite the defeat, 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 too, providing Hanover Area with two touchdowns.
Hanover Area's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Holy Cross, their win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Hanover Area will venture away from home to take on Old Forge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Holy Cross, they will welcome Carbondale Area at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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