Flagler had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were dealt a 62-7 defeat at the hands of the Hanover Hornets. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-0.
David Byers was a one-man wrecking crew for Hanover as he rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Byers didn't just play on offense: he also forced three fumbles and made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss). Another back making a difference was Junior Diaz, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Flagler will venture away from home to face off against Cheraw at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hanover, they will host Idalia at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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