Union Academy's and Northside Christian Academy's match on Wednesday was close at halftime, but Union Academy turned on the heat in the second half. Union Academy made easy work of Northside Christian Academy and carried off a 28-6 win. Union Academy were expected to win, but the margin was definitely larger than the state rankings had forecast.
No one put up better numbers for Union Academy than senior Chris Hayward, who brought his A game into the match. He rushed for 162 yards and 1 touchdown. Additional support came from defensive powerhouse junior Derek Young, who racked up 10 tackles.
Northside Christian Academy's defeat came about despite a quality game from senior Malachi Rennix, who rushed for 166 yards and 1 touchdown. The game leaves both teams with the exact same record at 2-2.
Union Academy will be staying on the road next week, facing off against Pine Lake Preparatory. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins. Northside Christian Academy will have some time to rest before their next contest, which is against Metrolina Christian Academy in two weeks at 7:00 PM.
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