Hanover has not had a losing season in a decade, and have become a perennial playoff contender in the process. Can we expect more of the same this fall?
The job may be a little tougher with the loss of several dominating linemen to graduation. But, like all good programs the Hanover coaching staff has made sure the cupboard is not bare. You can be assured the Hawks will have kids ready to step up.
The most important fact that predicts another great season for Hanover is that Clayton Cheatham will be back for his senior season. Always a threat to run, Cheatham has an arm and the ability to put the ball on the money. Look for him to pass more, and run less in 2016. Without the huge linemen in front of him this season, I expect the Hawks to take advantage of Clayton's passing abilities. Also, in the past couple of seasons, he has taken a physical beating being the featured runner in their offense. Look for the coaches to be conservative with him until playoff time.
They will not be anybody's "easy out" again this season. But, they also face a brutal schedule themselves. See for yourself. Let's hear what you think about 2016 Hawks!
(Note: I'm not sure this schedule is totally accurate.)
Date Opponent Result
8/186:00p
Hermitage (Richmond, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
9/27:00p
Dinwiddie (Dinwiddie, VA)
Location: Hanover High School
Preview Game
9/167:00p
Hopewell (Hopewell, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
9/237:00p
@ Atlee (Mechanicsville, VA)
Game Details: Atlee HS
Preview Game
9/307:00p
Henry (Ashland, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
10/77:00p
@ Highland Springs (Highland Springs, VA)
Game Details: Highland Springs HS
Preview Game
10/147:00p
Varina (Richmond, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
10/217:00p
@ Lee-Davis (Mechanicsville, VA)
Game Details: Lee Davis HS
Preview Game
10/287:00p
@ Lee-Davis (Mechanicsville, VA)
Game Details: Lee Davis HS
Preview Game
11/47:00p
@ Henrico (Richmond, VA)
Game Details: Henrico HS
Preview Game
Schedule Legend
The job may be a little tougher with the loss of several dominating linemen to graduation. But, like all good programs the Hanover coaching staff has made sure the cupboard is not bare. You can be assured the Hawks will have kids ready to step up.
The most important fact that predicts another great season for Hanover is that Clayton Cheatham will be back for his senior season. Always a threat to run, Cheatham has an arm and the ability to put the ball on the money. Look for him to pass more, and run less in 2016. Without the huge linemen in front of him this season, I expect the Hawks to take advantage of Clayton's passing abilities. Also, in the past couple of seasons, he has taken a physical beating being the featured runner in their offense. Look for the coaches to be conservative with him until playoff time.
They will not be anybody's "easy out" again this season. But, they also face a brutal schedule themselves. See for yourself. Let's hear what you think about 2016 Hawks!
(Note: I'm not sure this schedule is totally accurate.)
Date Opponent Result
8/186:00p
Hermitage (Richmond, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
9/27:00p
Dinwiddie (Dinwiddie, VA)
Location: Hanover High School
Preview Game
9/167:00p
Hopewell (Hopewell, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
9/237:00p
@ Atlee (Mechanicsville, VA)
Game Details: Atlee HS
Preview Game
9/307:00p
Henry (Ashland, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
10/77:00p
@ Highland Springs (Highland Springs, VA)
Game Details: Highland Springs HS
Preview Game
10/147:00p
Varina (Richmond, VA)
Game Details: Hanover HS
Preview Game
10/217:00p
@ Lee-Davis (Mechanicsville, VA)
Game Details: Lee Davis HS
Preview Game
10/287:00p
@ Lee-Davis (Mechanicsville, VA)
Game Details: Lee Davis HS
Preview Game
11/47:00p
@ Henrico (Richmond, VA)
Game Details: Henrico HS
Preview Game
Schedule Legend
- Region Game = *
- Playoff Game = **