Union County won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They took a blow against the Chester Cyclones, falling 54-12. The Yellowjackets haven't had much luck with the Cyclones recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Union County lost, don't look at Jakevious Jennings. Despite the final result, he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Jennings a new career-high in rushing yards.
Trooper Floyd went supernova for Chester, throwing for 201 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes, while also rushing for 56 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Omari Pendergrass, who picked up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Union County's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Chester, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Union County will venture away from home to challenge Clinton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Chester, they will welcome Keenan at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Chester's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Keenan's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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