As of Aug. 25, 2025, the Hanover Central Wildcats enter next Friday’s road test against the Highland Trojans with a mission: rewrite recent narratives and shift momentum with precision and poise. Hanover Central dropped its season opener to Michigan City 31-0. Highland arrives at 0-1 as well, giving both teams a clean slate—and the Wildcats look ready to build.
Coach Tony Bartolomeo’s squad aims to show the heart and grit that have long defined the program. In 2024, Hanover Central’s last visit to Highland resulted in a dominant statement win, a 54-0 shutout that still echoes in team memories. That performance serves as a blueprint for how the Wildcats must play: physical in the trenches, opportunistic on offense, and relentless on defense.
As Hanover Central heads into Highland’s home stadium Friday at 7 p.m., the team carries those lessons and the resolve to leave no doubt. A strong showing would not only even their record but also signal that the Wildcats are on the right track for a successful campaign in the Northwest Crossroads Conference.
