ASHTON — The Hannan Wildcats football team (0-8) looks for a homecoming night win against Montcalm (1-7).
The Wildcats are coming off a difficult loss to Mason County opponent Wahama Friday night 60-0, their thrid game in eight days.
Montcalm is returning to the field after playing Monday night in a rescheduled game against Iaeger. The Montcalm Generals lost by a score of 58-31. The Generals have not won since their opener against Twin Valley, Virginia, by a score of 26-8.
Hannan came close to victory in their week three contest against Green, losing by 13 points. Montcalm has not won since their first week of the season and has only been within three touchdowns of their opponents three times since the victory.
Hannan is also coming off a tough schedule that saw the team playing three games in just over a week. Hannan hosted Richwood on October 16, traveled to Gilmer County on October 20, and then hosted Waham last Friday. Montcalm will be playing their second game this week after hosting Iaeger on Senior Night earlier in the week with a short handed team.
On the season, Hannan is averaging just over eight points per game, while they have allowed 41.6 points per game. Montcalm is averaging 20.4 points per game on the season, while allowing 36.6 points per game.
Montcalm and Hannan have both played against Van this season, with the Generals falling 35-14, and the Wildcats falling 34-12. Montcalm has also faced Hannan’s week 11 opponent Burch, with Burch winning by a score of 40-26.
Homecoming festivites, including the crowning of the queen, will be taking place Friday evening at Hannan High School beginning prior to the game at 7:00 p.m.
Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at Hannan High School.