Irvington extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-5. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Union City Soaring Eagles. The Blue Knights lost against the Soaring Eagles in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 51-0 score last time.
As for Union City, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-3. The seven-point effort marked their lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Naythan Pena produced another solid effort rushing for 116 yards and one score while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. He is becoming a predictor of Union City's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Irvington will venture away from home to square off against Seton Hall Prep at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Union City, they will head out to face off against Columbia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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