While Union Academy put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. The Cardinals took their matchup with ease, bagging a 35-0 victory over the Phoenix. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cardinals.
Nico Mendoza
| 09/12/25 @ Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy | 71.3 |
| 08/22/25 @ South Rowan | 61.6 |
| 09/05/25 vs Lincoln Charter | 60.1 |
| 10/04/24 @ North Stanly | 56.3 |
A big part of Union Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Nico Mendoza and his top target Gavin Short. Mendoza threw for 152 yards and two TDs while Short picked up 61 receiving yards and a pair of scores. The dominant performance also gave Mendoza a new career-high in passer rating (71.3). Wyatt Young was in the mix as well, providing Union Academy with one touchdown.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Union Academy's defense and their five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Young, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Union Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Union Academy and Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Cardinals are set to face off against their familiar foe North Rowan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy will square off against rival Bishop McGuinness at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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