Highland Springs is 4-0 against Hanover since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Highland Springs Springers will host the Hanover Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Highland Springs' defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Hanover's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Highland Springs is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Virginia's top teams: Varina, who was ranked eighth in their home state at the time (Highland Springs was ranked 14th). Highland Springs took a 28-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of Varina on Saturday. The Springers' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hanover, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past Freeman 42-15 on Friday. Considering the Hawks have won five games by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Highland Springs' defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-3. As for Hanover, their win bumped their record up to an identical 6-3.
Highland Springs strolled past Hanover when the teams last played back in November of 2023 by a score of 30-13. Does Highland Springs have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hanover turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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