WV Preseason Spotlight: Hancock County (Offense)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we reach the four month window until the 2023 football season begins, we will spotlight some of West Virginia's prospects to watch for this season. We will begin with the northern most county in West Virginia: Hancock County. 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