Union was the 49-21 winner over Leake Academy when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Union Yellowjackets were dealt a 47-8 loss at the hands of the Leake Academy Rebels on Friday. The Yellowjackets' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between George Wilcox and his top target Matthew Nowell. Wilcox threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns while Nowell picked up 85 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Garrett Adcock helped Wilcox out on the ground, rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 45 receiving yards.
Union's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Leake Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union will take on Newton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union is facing Newton County at the right time seeing as Newton County is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Leake Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Heritage Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leake Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 131 points over their last three matches.
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