The Union City Indians will take on the Union County Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with eight consecutive losses dating back to last season for Union City and 15 for Union County dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Union City took a blow against Northeastern, falling 70-28. The Indians were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 63-22.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was D'Shaun Ware, who picked up 114 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Jayson Connor was another key player, having thrown for 281 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Union County scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They were dealt a 77-8 defeat at the hands of Winchester Community.
Union City's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Union County, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Union City against Union County in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 42-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Union City since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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