Hancock extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-54 heartbreaker at the hands of the Poplarville Hornets. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Hornets are ranked 28th).
Kaison Koenenn
| 09/12/25 vs Poplarville | 171 |
| 09/05/25 @ Harrison Central | 105 |
| 08/29/25 vs Stone | 160 |
When it comes to explaining why Hancock lost, don't look at Kaison Koenenn. Despite the final result, he rushed for 171 yards and three scores while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Koenenn is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 105 every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Aspen Farve, who picked up 97 receiving yards.
As for Poplarville, their victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.4 points over those games.
Tylan Keys had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 506 yards and eight TDs while picking up 28.1 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 89-yard run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hancock will square off against St. Martin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Poplarville, they will take on Pearl River Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets will need to watch out since the Blue Devils have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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