FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — After we requested Mars Hill head soccer coach Darrell Higgins to explain his beginning QB, one phrase got here to thoughts – warrior.
Griffin Hanson has been on the helm of this Panthers’ offense since eighth grade, racking up accolades alongside the best way to his senior yr. And after securing his one centesimal profession landing final Friday, he’s the Hiley Mazda Key Athlete of the Week.
“He began out as an eighth grader and he performed within the state championship recreation, and as a ninth grader, he was state champion MVP. So, he’s completed loads of issues,” stated Coach Higgins.
Hanson is not any stranger to accomplishments, along with his newest 100 profession touchdowns etching himself a spot in AHSAA historical past.
“We ran a quarterback run, and I took it up the center and scored, and it was a very good feeling,” Hanson recalled.
The QB has fairly the arm, however he’s additionally acquired the wheels, one thing his coach desires to see him management.
“I’m making an attempt to get him to stop operating over folks, and I’m such as you’re a quarterback. You don’t should be making an attempt to run over folks, however he actually likes operating the ball,” stated Coach Higgins.
Hanson is a man of few phrases, however what he does on the sector speaks volumes.
“I’ve seen him actually develop and develop as a frontrunner, on and off the sector. He doesn’t speak loads however his actions communicate loads, and guys actually look to him for management,” stated Coach Higgins.
“I’ve a very good group round me; they permit me to make performs,” stated Hanson.
Hanson and the Panthers will maintain making performs this Friday once they begin area play internet hosting Elkmont.
