Football Recap: Union Pines Starts Season with Victory on the Road + How To Watch

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Previous 3 Games

08/22/25 - Away	28-6 W
11/04/16 - Away	9-44 L
11/06/15 - Home	46-38 W

Union Pines had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Westover Wolverines 28-6 on Friday. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered a 44-9 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Union Pines' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adrian Colon, who rushed for 102 yards and one score. Hayne Tobias also helped with two touchdowns in total.

Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Union Pines proved: they limited Westover to a paltry 1.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Josiah Sandler for the heroic effort on defense: he. Union Pines' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Union Pines will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Pinecrest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Westover, they will face off against Gray's Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.