Union County has won four straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Fort White has won four straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Union County Fightin' Tigers will welcome the Fort White Indians at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Union County: 3.2, Fort White: 17.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
Fort White's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: Union County didn't have allowed a single point the last three times they've hit the field. Union County's defense stepped up to hand Baldwin a 22-0 shutout on Friday. Considering the Fightin' Tigers have won three matches by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Union County found their leader in underclassman Drew Simmons, who rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown.
Union County's defense made their presence known, laying out Gage Screws. four times. Ashton Newsom was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself.
Meanwhile, Fort White earned a 34-26 win over Fernandina Beach on Friday.
Fort White'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 JAYDEN JACKSON and Desean Lally.
Union County's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Fort White, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Union County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 246 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fort White struggles in that department as they've been averaging 194.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Union County was able to grind out a solid victory over Fort White in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, winning 17-10. Does Union County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fort White turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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