Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Union Local). They really took it to the Bellaire Big Reds for the full four quarters, racking up a 50-18 win on the road. The result was nothing new for the Jets, who have now won six matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Despite the loss, Bellaire saw an underclassman step up: Raekwon Pettigrew picked up 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 34 yards. Pettigrew's longest reception was for an incredible 78 yards. Another player making a difference was Michael Dippel, who threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns.
Union Local's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Bellaire, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union Local will venture away from home to face off against Barnesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Barnesville will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Union Local surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bellaire, they will head out to challenge Martins Ferry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Martins Ferry knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Bellaire likes a good challenge.
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