Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Union City). They claimed a resounding 50-6 win over the Union County Patriots on the road. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Indians as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Union City's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trendon Spence, who rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Another player making a difference was Jayson Connor, who rushed for 70 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Union City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Union City's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Union County, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union City will face off against Cambridge City Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union City is facing Cambridge City Lincoln at the right time seeing as Cambridge City Lincoln is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Union County, they will head out on the road to challenge Centerville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centerville's defense has only allowed 11.7 points per game this season, so Union County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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