Coming through loud and clear: Pirates rebound from Week 1 setback by overpowering Jays

Hannibal’s Mike Ferreira runs the ball during the Pirates’ 42-21 victory over Jefferson City on Friday night at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Smarting from a lopsided road loss to Jefferson City Helias in its season opener, the Hannibal football team was out to make a statement before its home crowd Friday night at Porter Stadium. The message was received loud and clear. Mike Ferreira ran for 177 tough yards, quarterback Waylon Anders threw for…

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Humphrey, Pirates grind up Jays with potent rushing attack in district title victory

Hannibal senior running back Markahl Humphrey runs away from the Jefferson City defense during Friday night's Class 4 District 5 championship game at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal football team outscored Jefferson City — and the thermometer — on a frosty Friday night at E.A. Porter Stadium. The Pirates’ potent run-first-and-foremost offense eventually wore down the Jays on an evening when the temperature never broke 30 degrees and ended with a 42-21 Class 4 District 5 championship victory.…

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Hannibal’s Williams breaks single-game record with eight touchdowns in victory over Jeff City

Hannibal’s Austin Wilhoit congratulates Aneyas Williams after the junior all-purpose back scored one of his eight touchdowns in Friday night’s 53-28 victory over Jefferson City at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The No. 1-ranked all-purpose back in the nation used all of his tools to get the Hannibal football team back on track. Aneyas Williams did so in record-setting fashion. The junior capable of doing anything and everything broke the single-game school record Friday night when he scored eight touchdowns Friday night…

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Schuckman: From any vantage point, Pirates’ pursuit of history is sight to behold

Hannibal linebacker Ashton Watts, left, sacks Jefferson City quarterback Hayden Well during Friday night's game at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dick White hadn’t returned to his hometown since … well, it’s been so long the 65-year-old couldn’t remember exactly when the last time was. “I could blame the pandemic for it,” the Hannibal native said. “But that would just be an excuse. I haven’t been back here in a long time.” So…

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