Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rockmart). They took down the Union County Panthers 26-12 on Friday. Given the Yellowjackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 131st, while the Panthers are ranked 297th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rockmart's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maxin Ware, who rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Another receiver making a difference was Tristan Anderson, who picked up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Rockmart's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Aadarian Samples and Nate Davis.
Union County's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kamden Kendrick, who threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (85 yards to be exact) went to Tyler Parker, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The win got Rockmart back to even at 2-2. As for Union County, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Rockmart will head out on the road to square off against Coahulla Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rockmart will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Union County, they will host North Murray at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Murray's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Union County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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