Union managed to slip by Hobbton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Spartans lost 5-1 to the Wildcats on Tuesday. Union were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Hobbton earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
This is the second loss in a row for Union and nudges their season record down to 5-7. Admittedly, the team was facing some tough opposition over that stretch, including 7-4 North Duplin (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 56.8% over those games). As for Hobbton, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-7-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union will challenge Neuse Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Neuse Charter will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Union surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hobbton, they will face off against North Duplin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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