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Hendersonville overcomes early miscues for third straight region championship




Hendersonville Head Football Coach James Beasley talks with his team after the Commandos clinched their third straight region championship with a victory over Rossview Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville Head Football Coach James Beasley talks with his team after the Commandos clinched their third straight region championship with a victory over Rossview Friday night.Brett Berwager

For a moment in Friday’s game against Rossview, Hendersonville High School’s biggest opponent was itself.

The Commandos went up three scores early, but an interception and a lost fumble in the red zone gave the host Hawks a chance to keep the game close before halftime.

“I don’t know how much we really threw them off their rhythm,” said Rossview head coach Todd Hood. “I think forced errors is one thing and making your own mistakes is another. I think they made some mistakes. I don’t know how much we forced them into those mistakes, but we battled hard early.”

With an already sizeable lead, Hendersonville (6-3) reeled off 28 unanswered points in a 62-12 win that clinched the school’s third consecutive Region 5-6A championship.

“(Rossview) had some opportunities to get in there but our kids stepped up and kind of eliminated those possibilities,” HHS coach James Beasley said. “Even after the mistakes, our defense took the field, took care of business and did what we needed to do. I was proud of the way they played.

The Hendersonville cheerleaders practice their cheers before Friday night’s game at Rossview.Brett Berwager

The Hendersonville cheerleaders practice their cheers before Friday night’s game at Rossview.Brett Berwager

“It’s not that special to me as a coach, but it is special to me for these players and these seniors, especially. That they’ve been able to win the region that we’ve been in for each of the years that they’ve been playing varsity football, I think that’s an awesome feat and credit to them.”

The Commandos forced two turnovers of their own in the second half and had scores on the ground from Ayden Powell, Dannen Kondus, Noah Carmean, Stevin Mack, Torin Baker and Vance Prince.

“It was a big game, and the linemen were just doing perfect blocks tonight,” said Carmean, who scored three of his team’s nine rushing touchdowns. “I was running right behind them, that’s all it was.

“We’re such a physical team, and I know teams know that. It’s just a great feeling knowing that we can run the ball that hard.”

Rossview (2-7) scored both of its touchdowns with a running clock in the fourth.

The Rossview High School Color Guard presents the colors for Friday night's game against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

The Rossview High School Color Guard presents the colors for Friday night’s game against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

The Hawks were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss and will finish their season next week against Beech.

“This is probably the smallest team I’ve had since we’ve been here, and (Hendersonville) is big up front and they block well,” Hood said. “They’ve been running the same offense since middle school. … We need to get bigger, faster and stronger. I think that would help.”

Hendersonville looks to complete an undefeated region slate next week against West Creek. It would be the second straight season the Commandos finished with a perfect mark in region play.

Hendersonville’s Torin Baker gets pushed out of bounds after a long run against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Torin Baker gets pushed out of bounds after a long run against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Landon Barton and Prince Vance, right, bring team up for a tackle on Rossview’s Brandon Rushing.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Landon Barton and Prince Vance, right, bring team up for a tackle on Rossview’s Brandon Rushing.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Torin Baker follows his blockers as he navigates his way for a long touchdown run against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Torin Baker follows his blockers as he navigates his way for a long touchdown run against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Jack Brown attempts to intercept a pass intended for Rossview’s Seneca Bradley.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Jack Brown attempts to intercept a pass intended for Rossview’s Seneca Bradley.Brett Berwager

Rossview defenders team up to bring down Hendersonville’s Ellis Ellis.Brett Berwager

Rossview defenders team up to bring down Hendersonville’s Ellis Ellis.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville offensive lineman Mason Lilly leads the way for running back Ellis Ellis.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville offensive lineman Mason Lilly leads the way for running back Ellis Ellis.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville assistant coach Jeff Balitsos celebrates a touchdown with Noah Carmean.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville assistant coach Jeff Balitsos celebrates a touchdown with Noah Carmean.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Aaron Baker gets a drink after a touchdown drive by the Commandos.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Aaron Baker gets a drink after a touchdown drive by the Commandos.Brett Berwager

Rossview's Sam Brown intercepts a pass intended for Hendersonville's Ellis Ellis.Brett Berwager

Rossview’s Sam Brown intercepts a pass intended for Hendersonville’s Ellis Ellis.Brett Berwager

Rossview quarterback Garrett Diemel attempts a pass as he gets hit by Hendersonville's Landon Barton.Brett Berwager

Rossview quarterback Garrett Diemel attempts a pass as he gets hit by Hendersonville’s Landon Barton.Brett Berwager

The Rossview High School Marching Band performs at halftime Friday night.Brett Berwager

The Rossview High School Marching Band performs at halftime Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Mason Lilly battles to break through a block against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Mason Lilly battles to break through a block against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Jameson Wharton, left, and Stevin Mack attempt to block a punt by Rossview’s Jamel Burney.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Jameson Wharton, left, and Stevin Mack attempt to block a punt by Rossview’s Jamel Burney.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Noah Carmean takes a handoff from Luke Manning on his way to scoring a touchdown on the play.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Noah Carmean takes a handoff from Luke Manning on his way to scoring a touchdown on the play.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Noah Carmean, right, celebrates his touchdown with Dale Payne.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Noah Carmean, right, celebrates his touchdown with Dale Payne.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Dale Payne helps up Rossview quarterback Garrett Diemel.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Dale Payne helps up Rossview quarterback Garrett Diemel.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Dale Payne dives to make a tackle on Rossview's Garrett Diemel.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Dale Payne dives to make a tackle on Rossview’s Garrett Diemel.Brett Berwager

Rossview's Richard Mcneill II makes a catch on his way to scoring a touchdown against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Rossview’s Richard Mcneill II makes a catch on his way to scoring a touchdown against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Rossview's Xan Woods runs with the football while attempting to score a two point conversion attempt on an extra point attempt.Brett Berwager

Rossview’s Xan Woods runs with the football while attempting to score a two point conversion attempt on an extra point attempt.Brett Berwager

Rossview's Jake Carroll runs with the football after an interception against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Rossview’s Jake Carroll runs with the football after an interception against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Mason Baker gets tackled by several Rossview defenders.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Mason Baker gets tackled by several Rossview defenders.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Prince Vance takes the hand-off from quarterback Mason Baker. Vance would break free for a long touchdown run on the play.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Prince Vance takes the hand-off from quarterback Mason Baker. Vance would break free for a long touchdown run on the play.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Luke Manning sprints down the sideline while celebrating a long touchdown run by his teammate Prince Vance.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Luke Manning sprints down the sideline while celebrating a long touchdown run by his teammate Prince Vance.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville players and coaches celebrate an interception against Rossview Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville players and coaches celebrate an interception against Rossview Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Aaron Baker celebrates a touchdown against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Aaron Baker celebrates a touchdown against Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Luke Manning and Jack Busey dump a cooler of ice and water on head coach James Beasley at the end of Friday night's game.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Luke Manning and Jack Busey dump a cooler of ice and water on head coach James Beasley at the end of Friday night’s game.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville players celebrate after dumping a cooler of ice water on head coach James Beasley. The Commandos clinched their third straight region championship Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville players celebrate after dumping a cooler of ice water on head coach James Beasley. The Commandos clinched their third straight region championship Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville players celebrate winning the region championship Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville players celebrate winning the region championship Friday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Prince Vance congratulates head coach James Beasley at the end of Friday night’s victory over Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Prince Vance congratulates head coach James Beasley at the end of Friday night’s victory over Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Steven Encarncion celebrates with teammates after the Commandos clinched their third straight region championship.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Steven Encarncion celebrates with teammates after the Commandos clinched their third straight region championship.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville football trainers celebrate at the end of Friday night’s victory over Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville football trainers celebrate at the end of Friday night’s victory over Rossview.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Clark Jackson, right, and Stevin Mack embrace while celebrating the third straight region championship by the Commandos.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Clark Jackson, right, and Stevin Mack embrace while celebrating the third straight region championship by the Commandos.Brett Berwager

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