Union Grove and Hawkins are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but not for long. The Union Grove Lions will head out to square off against the Hawkins Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Union Grove will head out to face Hawkins after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Union Grove was dealt a 53-21 loss at the hands of Waskom. The match was a close 21-18 at the break, but unfortunately for the Lions it sure didn't stay that way.
Jace Roberts put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 114 yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made four total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Union Grove wouldn't let Waskom keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Union Grove can thank Carter Cooper and Roberts for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Hawkins' undefeated season came to an end after three games on Friday. They fell just short of Elysian Fields by a score of 39-36. The loss was the Hawks' first of the season.
Union Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 3-1. As for Hawkins, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
Union Grove lost to Hawkins on the road by a decisive 29-10 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Union Grove avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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