Pirates grind out game-clinching possession to advance to district championship game

Hannibal quarterback Waylon Anders looks for running room during Friday night's Class 4 District 5 semifinal victory over Mexico at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School football fans may hereafter refer to it as “The Drive.” Taking over at their own 12-yard-line after an interception by linebacker James Wetton with 11:49 remaining and nursing a precarious seven-point lead, the Pirates methodically bled 10 minutes, 29 seconds off the clock with 16 straight running plays. The…

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