Richmond is 3-0 against Union Pines since October of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Richmond Raiders and the Union Pines Vikings are set to duel. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Union Pines is hoping to do what Hoke County couldn't on Friday: put an end to Richmond's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Richmond blew past Hoke County 44-20. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Union Pines didn't have too much trouble with Scotland at home on Friday as they won 37-23. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings.
Hayne Tobias had an outrageously good game as he picked up 79 receiving yards and three touchdowns. What's more, he also racked up eight rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Anthony Goswick, who threw for 149 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes.
Richmond's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Union Pines, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Everything went Richmond's way against Union Pines when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as Richmond made off with a 26-0 victory. Does Richmond have another victory up their sleeve, or will Union Pines turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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