Union Pines hadn't done well against Hoke County recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Union Pines Vikings blew past the Hoke County Bucks 28-6. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won four games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Union Pines' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hayne Tobias, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown. Those 32 rushing yards gave Tobias a new career-high. Anthony Goswick was another key signal caller, throwing for 156 yards and a touchdown.
Union Pines' defense stepped up as well, laying out Brandon Saunders. three times. Leading the way was Elijah Clayton with two sacks. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven. Union Pines got some further help from TJ Robinson: he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles.
Union Pines' victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Hoke County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Union Pines will face off against Southern Lee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Union Pines is facing Southern Lee at the right time seeing as Southern Lee is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hoke County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Pinecrest at 7:30 p.m. Pinecrest is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.9 points per game this season.
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