Football Recap: Uniontown Starts Season with Defeat on the Road

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Uniontown had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 45-20 to the Laurel Highlands Mustangs on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Red Raiders in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now lost five in a row.

Laurel Highlands' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Noah Lion led the charge by rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also throwing for 88 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes. Gio Guerriere was in the mix too, providing Laurel Highlands with two touchdowns touchdowns.

Uniontown will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Perry Traditional Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Laurel Highlands, they are taking a road trip to face off against Ambridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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