Hart dominated Lake City in Thursday night’s season opener, 38-6, the Pirates’ third straight season winning their first game.
It was a command performance from the Pirates, who ripped off the game’s first 38 points. The Trojans did not get on the board until the contest was very much in hand.
Hart showed off a big-play offensive attack, paced by Halen Boos’ 141 rushing yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. Kyle Greiner added 95 yards and two scores on the ground, and Eddie Martinez also got in the end zone. In all, Hart gained 310 rushing yards.
The Pirate offensive line played a big role in the running game’s success, with Adrian Lara, Abdel Lopez, Hollis Rockwell IV, Carlos Salazar, Blake Helenhouse, Aiden Cull, Wyatt Johnson and Jackson Bishop earning shout-outs from the Hart coaching staff.
Hart was also excellent defensively, allowing only 209 offensive yards to Lake City. Logan Jorissen provided the big highlight on that side of the ball, scooping up a Trojan fumble and taking it to the end zone. It was the first game calling the defensive signals for new coordinator Morgan Wansten, and his charges were impressive, with 17 different players recording at least one tackle.
Greiner led the defense with 10 takedowns and a forced fumble, and Haegan Hansen added nine tackles and his own forced fumble. Boos also had nine takedowns. Kolton Rockwell had two sacks. Aiden Cull, Logan Jorissen, Keaghan Monroe and Hollis Rockwell IV earned mention for their work up front.
Even the special teams unit was strong, as kicker Rivaldo Gonzalez booted a pair of touchbacks. The Pirates’ coverage unit also recovered a fumbled punt return in the game.
