It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Union had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 55-28 victory over the Walnut Wildcats. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Walnut lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Adrian Palmer, who threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes. Kemarrian Gray helped Palmer out on the ground, picking up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Union's win bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Walnut, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Union will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Leflore County at 7:00 p.m. Walnut does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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