Albemarle won the last time they faced Union Academy and Shoddy Pergee did his part to make sure it happened again. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Cardinals by a score of 31-24 on Friday with plenty of help from Pergee, who rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 72 yards.
Despite the defeat, Union Academy had strong showings from Nico Mendoza, who threw for 160 yards and a pair of TDs, and Gavin Short, who picked up 52 receiving yards and one score.
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| 10/17/25 - Away | 31-24 W |
| 10/25/24 - Away | 7-0 W |
| 10/19/23 - Home | 38-6 W |
| 10/21/22 - Away | 34-0 W |
| 10/22/21 - Home | 46-20 W |
| + 2 more games |
The win got Albemarle back to even at 4-4. As for Union Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Albemarle wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 21-14 loss against North Rowan on the 24th. As for Union Academy, they have also already played their next matchup, a 45-19 victory against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on the 24th.
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