Triton had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-5 to make it eight. They were dealt a 56-0 defeat at the hands of the Union Pines Vikings. Having soared to a lofty 41 points in the game before, the Hawks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Union Pines, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Union Pines' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adrian Colon, who rushed for 138 yards and two TDs on only ten carries. Another back making a difference was Tyler Thomas, who rushed for 106 yards and a pair of scores.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Triton will venture away from home to square off against South Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so the Hawks' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Union Pines, they will head out to take on Lee County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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