Union City hasn't had much luck against Monroe Central recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Union City Indians will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Monroe Central Golden Bears at 7:00 p.m.
Union City is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They took a hard 36-18 fall against Tri on Friday. The defeat leaves the Indians without a win on the season.
Union City might have lost, but man, Trendon Spence was a machine: he rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown. Spence was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 54 yards. Another player making a difference was Jayson Connor, who threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Monroe Central took care of business in their home opener on Friday (barely). They came out on top in a nail-biter against Winchester Community , sneaking past 19-16.
Jerimiah Ullom had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Ullom wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Monroe Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Monroe Central wouldn't let Winchester Community keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Justus Ullom was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Union City was taken down by Monroe Central 64-34 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Union City avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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