Bishop England vs. Hanahan Football Game Preview

The Bishop England (Charleston, SC) varsity football team will host Hanahan (SC) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Hanahan vs Bishop England

• Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Location: Bishop England High School, Charleston, SC

• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Bishop England Hosts Hanahan in Early-Season Non-Conference Clash

The stage is set for an exciting Friday night matchup as Bishop England High School welcomes Hanahan for a non-conference showdown. Both teams enter the contest with early-season momentum, but their paths so far have looked quite different.

Team Records & Rankings

Hanahan (1–1) sits at No. 99 in South Carolina and 15th in their class, with a national ranking of 4,958. The Hawks split their first two games, dropping their lone home contest but picking up a solid road victory. Through two games, they’ve scored 60 points while allowing 57, an indicator of competitive but close battles.

Bishop England (1–0), meanwhile, opened its season in dominant fashion, posting a 70–0 shutout victory at home. Ranked 126th in South Carolina and 31st in their class (national rank 6,701), the Battling Bishops will look to carry their momentum into a tougher matchup against Hanahan.

Statistical Comparison

Offensively, Bishop England has shown strong balance early on. The Bishops average 167 rushing yards and 177 passing yards per game, producing a well-rounded 344 total yards per contest. Hanahan, by comparison, leans more heavily on the air attack, averaging 180.5 passing yards per game but just 34 rushing yards, for a total of 214.5 yards per contest.

Defensively, Bishop England has been especially disruptive in the trenches, averaging 7 sacks per game, while Hanahan records 2.5. However, the Hawks’ defense has been more active in terms of tackles, averaging 66 per game compared to Bishop England’s 34.

Players to Watch

• Hanahan Hawks:

  • QB Tripp Gallus has been the focal point of the offense, throwing for 361 yards and accounting for 363 total yards per game.

  • WR Bo Brabham has been his top target, hauling in 158 receiving yards.

  • On defense, LB Joshua Amara leads with 10 tackles per game, while Joshua Hill has chipped in with a sack.

• Bishop England Battling Bishops:

  • RB Mitchell Plaisance leads the ground game with 56 rushing yards per game.

  • QB Quinn Mahoney has provided balance with 158 passing yards per game and the same number in total offense.

  • WR Zachary Balog adds firepower in the passing game with 95 receiving yards per game.

  • Defensively, Matthew Ponkow has been dominant, averaging 3 sacks per game.

  • Charlie Sakre has chipped in scoring, averaging 2 points per game.

Scoring Trends

Hanahan averages 30 points per game, spreading production across all four quarters, though they start strongest in the first half. Bishop England, with only one game played, sits at a lofty 70 points per game, though sustaining that pace will be the challenge.

Matchup Outlook

This matchup offers a contrast in styles: Hanahan brings a pass-heavy attack that thrives on rhythm, while Bishop England enters with a more balanced offense and a suffocating defense that has already proven capable of shutting down opponents.

For Hanahan, the key will be protecting Gallus from Bishop England’s aggressive pass rush. For the Bishops, maintaining offensive balance while containing Hanahan’s passing game will be the formula for victory.

With both teams seeking to establish themselves early in the season, Friday’s non-conference clash promises to be a true test for Bishop England and a chance for Hanahan to pick up a statement road win.