It’s not often that a one-win regular season leads to a promising ending, but that was the case for the 2024 Hannan football team.

The Hawks battled through the regular season with a 1-8 record, but a berth in the Division III select playoffs as the No. 22 seed gave them new life.

Hannan knocked off St. Michael, 29-20, to earn its second playoff win in the last three years. Second-year head coach Steve Soper said that victory helped fuel the summer.

“I've been able to put together a solid, talented coaching staff, and our players have responded to them, moving forward without hesitation. I like where we're at in the process of getting better and improving every day," Soper said.

"Competing in District 7-4A presents a real challenge with every game. It's a great district, featuring outs

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