District champions: Hannibal takes down Parkway North behind a four-TD night from Washington

ST. LOUIS — Hannibal stuck to its offensive formula of being physical and running downhill, which wore down Parkway North in the Class 4 District 4 championship game on Friday night at Viking Field. It also opened up big plays for Hannibal, who routed Parkway North 57-19 to win its second straight district championship and sixth one in the past seven years. “In these cold games, getting a little physical is a big thing and I definitely feel like we were the more physical team tonight,” said Pirates senior running back Darrion Washington. When it’s cold, physicality means a lot more than when it’s hot.” Washington had a monster game, scoring a total of four touchdowns. “It’s definitely a blessing,” said Washington. “I always give glory to God. It’s just a matter of work for all the years that I put in and keep continuing to put in. I got goals for football and for my future.

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