It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Union County had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 42-20 margin over the Holmes County Blue Devils. The Fightin' Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Union County was led to victory by Drew Simmons and Trenton Klein. Simmons gained 164 total yards and three touchdowns, while Klein threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes. What's more, Klein also racked up 84 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September. A healthy portion of Klein's aerial production (101 yards to be exact) went to Gavin Jenkins, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Union County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 274 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holmes County only rushed for 99.
Union County wouldn't let Holmes County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Union County can thank Bryan Tyson and Ashton Newsom for forcing both of them.
Union County's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 39.2 points. As for Holmes County, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Union County will challenge Pahokee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,035 yards in their previous games. Holmes County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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