The East Union Urchins are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Mooreville Troopers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
East Union is headed out to face Mooreville after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. East Union blew past Tupelo Christian Prep 27-6 on Friday.
East Union got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Drew Hollimon out in front who rushed for 130 yards on only 14 carries. Backing up that air attack was Heath Wilkinson, who rushed for 84 yards.
Wilkinson wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: East Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Mooreville's game on Thursday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Hatley by a score of 26-19. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Troopers.
Mooreville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Mcdaniels, who threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns. Grey Cruse was Mcdaniels' top target, picking up 46 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
East Union suffered a grim 39-14 defeat to Mooreville when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can East Union avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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