Football Recap: Hawkins Hawks vs. Union Grove Lions
Hawkins was the 29-10 winner over Union Grove when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hawkins Hawks and the Union Grove Lions were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Hawkins Hawks suffered a 21-20 loss. The match marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Jace Roberts continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Union Grove, rushing for 160 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry, and also throwing for 133 yards on seven of 16 attempts. Roberts didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made two total tackles (1.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception.
Hawkins' defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Union Grove, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Hawkins will take on Ore City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hawkins is facing Ore City at the right time seeing as Ore City is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Union Grove, they will square off against Elysian Fields at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elysian Fields will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Union Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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