Mandeville senior quarterback Ben Hendricks ran for 226 yards and a touchdown as the Skippers held off Salmen for a 38-25 season-opening victory at Sidney Theriot Stadium on Sept. 5.

While Mandeville came out with the victory, it didn’t come without a cost. After his big night, where he also threw for a score, Hendricks went down with an apparent knee injury with 3:45 left in the game.

Mandeville coach Craig Jones had no update after the game on Hendricks’ condition, although the senior was seen after the game walking with crutches while still putting some weight on the injured leg.

“He’s the heart of our team,” Jones said. “I’m hoping that it’s not bad, but it was non-contact, so we’re worried about that.”

Hendricks was all smiles after the game when told of his big rushing night, des

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