If Union County was riding high off their 49-6 takedown of Murray County last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Union County Panthers received a blow on Friday as they fell 26-12 to the Rockmart Yellowjackets. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 297th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 131st).
Union County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kamden Kendrick, who threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns. 85 of those passing yards were hauled in by Tyler Parker, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Rockmart's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maxin Ware, who rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Tristan Anderson, who picked up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Union County's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Rockmart, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Union County will face off against North Murray at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Murray's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Union County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rockmart, they will take on Coahulla Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rockmart is facing Coahulla Creek at the right time seeing as Coahulla Creek is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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