Football Recap: Union Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2024, 3:29pm

Football Recap: Union Spartans vs. North Duplin Rebels

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Union lost against North Duplin back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Union Spartans took a blow against the North Duplin Rebels, falling 49-8. The defeat continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Rebels: they've now lost seven in a row.

Despite the loss, Union saw an underclassman step up: Tobias Cromartie rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Cromartie is now averaging an impressive 100.9 rushing yards per game.

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Vance Carter and he. Carter rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries while he rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. What's more, he's the game marked his seventh straight with at least 100 dating back to last season. Donovan Armwood was in the mix as well, providing North Duplin with two touchdowns.

Union's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for North Duplin, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.

Union will head out to challenge Hobbton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union is facing Hobbton at the right time seeing as Hobbton is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for North Duplin, they will welcome Rosewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in North Duplin's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.

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