Union lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against the Ridge Red Devil, falling 49-7. The Farmers haven't had much luck with the Red Devil recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Union lost, don't look at Omalley King. Despite the final result, he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
It was another big night for Ryan Turner, who rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 47 receiving yards and a touchdown for Ridge. Turner's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards.
Union's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Ridge, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union will challenge South Brunswick at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Union is facing South Brunswick at the right time seeing as South Brunswick is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Ridge, they will take on Hunterdon Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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