The Triton Hawks are taking a road trip to face off against the Union Pines Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Triton challenged Western Harnett on Friday. The Hawks took down the Eagles 41-22. That looming 41-22 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hawks yet this season.
Meanwhile, Union Pines waltzed into their game on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They breezed past the Cavaliers to the tune of 45-13. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Triton better keep an eye on Tyler Thomas. He was instrumental in Union Pines' win, rushing for 149 yards and four TDs while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Those 149 rushing yards gave Thomas a new career-high.
One reason for the win was Union Pines' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Duncan Obst and Domanic Bean, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Triton's record is now 3-4. As for Union Pines, their record now sits at 6-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Triton has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 164.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Union Pines struggles in that department as they've been averaging 158.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Triton was taken down by Union Pines 42-0 in their previous matchup back in August of 2024. Can the Hawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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