Yulee had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They strolled past the Union County Fightin' Tigers with points to spare, taking the game 21-6. For the Hornets, this counts as revenge for the 14-13 win the Fightin' Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2024.
Yulee's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayden Timmon led the charge by rushing for 150 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Another passer making a difference was Tre Vazquez, who threw for 60 yards and a pair of TDs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Yulee will square off against Clay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Union County, they will face off against Keystone Heights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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