Union County's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-20 victory over the Coahulla Creek Colts. The high-scoring effort was just what the Panthers needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Connor Schuknecht continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 126 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102.5 rushing yards per game. Maddox Young was another key player, picking up 79 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Union County wouldn't let Coahulla Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Union County can thank Kaden Combs and Brandon Lynch for forcing both of them. Combs is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Coahulla Creek's loss came despite strong showings from Waelyn Baliles and Andrew Russell. Baliles threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns, while Russell picked up 101 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The win got Union County back to even at 4-4. As for Coahulla Creek, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Union County will welcome Sonoraville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Union County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.3 points per game this season. As for Coahulla Creek, they are taking a road trip to face off against North Murray at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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