FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — Once 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 12 months. And after securing his a 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 finished plenty of issues,” mentioned Coach Higgins.
Hanson isn’t 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 an excellent 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 give up operating over individuals, and I’m such as you’re a quarterback. You don’t have to be making an attempt to run over individuals, however he actually likes operating the ball,” mentioned Coach Higgins.
Hanson is a man of few phrases, however what he does on the sphere speaks volumes.
“I’ve seen him actually develop and develop as a pacesetter, on and off the sphere. He doesn’t discuss quite a bit however his actions converse quite a bit, and guys actually look to him for management,” mentioned Coach Higgins.
“I’ve a very good staff round me; they permit me to make performs,” mentioned Hanson.
Hanson and the Panthers will maintain making performs this Friday after they begin area play internet hosting Elkmont.
