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HANOVER, Ind. – The Hanover Panthers (4-2 overall, 3-0 HCAC) welcome Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Manchester to Alumni Stadium and C. Wayne Perry for Military Appreciation Day.
 
CONFERENCE LEADERS
The Hanover offense ranks first in the HCAC in average points per game, at 32.2, and total points scored, at 193. Junior Eian Roudebush pilots the attack, ranking first among the league in quarterback efficiency at 161.1 and first in passing percentage at 72.6.
 
Defensively, the Panthers are the top dogs in the HCAC, ranking first in fewest points allowed per game at 15.5, fewest touchdowns allowed (11), and fewest points scored (93). Freshman Cole Shively and junior Saadiq Pasha are tied for second in the league in interceptions with two apiece.
 
BACK-TO-BACK
Senior Clint Hearne claimed back-to-back HCAC Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors. Hearne led the Panthers, connecting for a 52 yard field goal that tied a career and school record. The field goal also ranks him second among all NCAA Division III, one yard shy of the longest field goal in 2025.
 
TAKING ON THE RAVENS
Hanover defeated Anderson a week ago on Homecoming, 58-0. The offense turned in a season-best 452 yards of offense, eclipsing the 400-yard mark for the fourth time this year. The Panthers had 264 yards through the air and 188 yards on the ground.
 
Roudebush piloted the offense, throwing for 228 yards and four touchdowns. Jack Pennington appeared to be his top target, hauling in three receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns.
 
Senior Billy Blevins paced the defensive effort, recording a team-high four solo stops, one tackle for loss, and a sack.

LAST MEETING WITH MANCHESTER
The Blue and Red claimed the 2024 contest 55-7, pushing their win streak to six straight games. They turned in 531 total yards of offense, 323 yards coming through the air.
 
Roudebush threw for 284 yards and five touchdowns, while adding 50 yards on the ground.
 
Sophomore Kasey Hospelhorn posted a strong afternoon, collecting three solo stops and helped hold the Spartans to just 122 total yards of offense.
 
TOP DOGS
Hanover leads the league with a perfect 3-0 mark in HCAC action, defeating preseason favorite MSJ 45-21. The loss was the first Conference setback for the Lions in four years. The Panthers are seeking their first NCAA Division III postseason berth since 2019, when they traveled to Mount Union.