Football: Clutch Defense, Timely Kicking Power Annville-Cleona Past Hanover

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After opening their 2025 season with an 18-9 victory over Biglerville, Annville-Cleona faced a tougher challenge in Week 2. Traveling two hours to Hanover, the young Dutchmen were met by a much-improved Nighthawk squad eager to snap a long losing streak. What followed was a physical, hard-fought contest that tested Annville-Cleona in all three phases. In the end, the Dutchmen delivered a statement win, grinding out a 10-7 road victory to move to 2-0 and continue their early-season momentum.

The Nighthawks entered the game after a 31-13 loss to Kennard-Dale in Week 1, but they were clearly more competitive than a year ago, making this a big early hurdle for the Dutchmen as they looked to keep their season on track.

“It was a two-hour trip here that felt like forever, but the kids overcame that and then some adversity on the field,” said Coach Matt Gingrich. “Hanover is very physical and has talent all over the place, but we were able to overcome that.”

Annville-Cleona struck first when quarterback Lane Peters connected on a long pass to Hudson Sellers, setting up the offense deep in Hanover territory. A few plays later, Peters pushed across the goal line on a quarterback sneak from the 1-yard line. Kicker Cian Soliday added the extra point, giving the Dutchmen a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter.

Hanover answered early in the second quarter, capitalizing on a drive extended by Annville penalties before punching in a 3-yard touchdown run to even the score at 7-7. With time running down in the half, the Dutchmen moved into field goal range. Soliday drilled a 34-yard kick as time expired, sending Annville-Cleona into the break ahead 10-7.

The second half was a defensive battle. Hanover had its chances, including a third-quarter drive deep into Dutchmen territory. However, sophomore Jaylyn Moyer ended the threat with an interception at the 3-yard line. The Nighthawks pressed again in the fourth, but another sophomore, Danny Shay, came up with a clutch interception with just over three minutes left to play. The Dutchmen then ran out the clock, sealing the hard-fought victory.

“I’m very proud of the kids after tonight,” said Gingrich. “Hanover is very physical and has talent all over the place, but we were able to overcome that. On offense, Lane Peters played very well — six of seven passing for 100 yards — and Hudson Sellers made a lot of big catches. Defensively, our D-line played really well… our linebackers did a good job, and our DBs stepped up too.”

The coach also praised his special teams, pointing to Soliday’s field goal as the difference, and credited the scout team for preparing the Dutchmen on a short week.

Gingrich finished his thoughts by saying: “We’re a super young team. Any win is a good win, so to be 2-0 heading into a long season — it doesn’t matter how it looks. You can’t beat that.”

With the win, Annville-Cleona (2-0) now turns its attention to next Friday’s matchup at home against Littlestown, where they’ll look to keep their momentum rolling.

Annville-Cleona 10, Hanover 7

Annville-Cleona Stats

Passing

• • Lane Peters – 6/7, 100 yds

Rushing

• • Devon Englehart – 16 carries, 64 yds

  • Lane Peters – 10 carries, 46 yds, TD

  • Jonathan Moran – 4 carries, 9 yds

  • Yamaliel Navarro – 1 carry, 4 yds

  • Maddox White – 1 carry, 2 yds

  • Hudson Sellers – 1 carry, 0 yds

Receiving

• • Hudson Sellers – 4 receptions, 95 yds

  • Jonathan Moran – 2 receptions, 5 yds

All-Purpose Yards

• • Hudson Sellers – 95 yds

  • Devon Englehart – 64 yds

  • Lane Peters – 46 yds

  • Julie Goss – 40 yds

  • Jaylynn Moyer – 30 yds

  • Jonathan Moran – 14 yds

  • Yamaliel Navarro – 8 yds

  • Danny Shay – 4 yds

  • Maddox White – 2 yds

Defensive Leaders

• • Danny Shay – 12 tackles

  • Hudson Sellers – 12 tackles, 4 TFL, 1.0 sack

  • Jonathan Moran – 10 tackles, 2 TFL

  • Logan Radocha – 7 tackles, TFL

  • Kaidavin Ginting – 7 tackles, TFL

  • Jaxon Speece – 7 tackles, 2 TFL

  • Devon Englehart – 6 tackles

  • Dominick Smith – 6 tackles

  • Jaylynn Moyer – 5 tackles, INT (30 yds)

  • Luke Wentling – 5 tackles

  • Armani Santos – 2 tackles, 3 QB hurries

  • Jordan Nickens – 2 tackles, TFL, 1.0 sack

  • Levi Kreider – 2 tackles

  • Cory Weiss – 3 tackles, QB hurry

  • Daniel Shuey – 1 tackle

  • Maddox White – 1 tackle

  • Tanner Copenhaver – 1 tackle

  • Max Ortwein – 1 tackle

Turnovers

• • Jaylynn Moyer – INT (30 yds)

  • Danny Shay – INT (4 yds)

Kicking

• • Cian Soliday – 1/1 PAT, 1/1 FG (34 yds), 4 pts

Punting

• • Max Ortwein – 3 punts, 84 yds (28.0 avg)

Kick/Punt Returns

• • Julie Goss – 2 KR, 40 yds (20.0 avg)

  • Yamaliel Navarro – 1 PR, 4 yds

Scoring

• • Lane Peters – 1 rushing TD (6 pts)

  • Cian Soliday – 1 FG, 1 PAT (4 pts)

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