Hanover Area secures first winning season since 2014 in San Souci Struggle victory
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John Kotsko | October 25, 2025
The Hawkeyes were looking to get their first winning season in 11 seasons with a win against rival Nanticoke. From Dawin Downey’s opening kickoff for a touchdown to Tajir Collins interception return, Hanover Area was fantastic in all aspects of the game as they took a 63-0 victory over Nanticoke in the San Souci Struggle. Logan Richardson threw five touchdown passes in the victory. Hawkeyes head coach Eric Richardson talked about securing the team’s first winning season since 2014. “When I got hired, I started bringing back the culture and tried to get rid of the losing habits and develop the winning habits and seeing it transpire on the field and seeing these kids win. It’s fantastic and I’m happy for them.” Said Hanover Area head coach Eric Richardson.
The Hawkeyes started with the ball as freshman Dawin Downey returned the opening kickoff 79 yards to make it 7-0 Hanover Area. After a Nanticoke fumble that the Hawkeyes recovered, Logan Richardson found Aidan Safriwe for a 20 yard score and a 14-0 Hawkeye lead. Nanticoke looked to answer but an interception by Deacon Eisenbach ended the drive. Dewayne Downey scored from 35 yards out to make it 22-0 Hanover Area with 9:12 left in the first quarter.
Nanticoke went three and out on their next drive. Logan Richardson found Dawin Downey from 26 yards out for a 30-0 Hawkeye lead. Connor Richardson returned a punt 62 yards for a 37-0 lead for Hanover Area. The first quarter scoring ended as Logan Richardson funding Dawin Downey from 38 yards out. Richardson threw a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter to Deacon Eisenbach to make it 57-0 at halftime. The lone score in the second half was an interception returned by Tajir Collins from 53 yards out with 6:55 remaining in the third quarter and they cruised in the fourth quarter to secure the San Souci Struggle trophy for the second straight season. Hanover Area ends their regular season at 6-4 and will play in the District 2 3A Playoffs.
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