Hankins Tabbed as Athlete of the Month

Benjamin J Veshi

September’s Athlete of the Month award goes to Darius Hankins ’21 of the Varsity Football team!

Hankins put together a truly impressive month for the Tigers as a factor in all three phases of the game (offensively, defensively, and special teams). A two-sport star, Hankins was able to utilize the speed he displays in the spring with the Outdoor Track team to his advantage on the football field.

Hankins accounted for three touchdowns, two defensive and one offensive, during the month of September. Hankins rattled off a pair of interception return touchdowns, one of 70 yards against Blue Ridge (9/6) and one went for 56 yards against the Hampton Roads Generals (9/13). Hankins was also a force in the rushing game from the slot receiver position, as he scampered for close to 200 yards on the ground throughout the month. In the Blue Ridge game on September 6th, Hankins had an outstanding 73 yards on three carries which included a rushing touchdown.

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