Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Rosewood Eagles, falling 46-18. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 55-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Union saw an underclassman step up: Tobias Cromartie rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns. Cromartie was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 66 yards.
Rosewood's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Talan Collins, who picked up 98 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Rosewood is undefeated when Collins posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Hunter Sasser was another key player, throwing for 94 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Union's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Rosewood, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing North Duplin the next time they take the field. Union will host North Duplin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Rosewood will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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