Union Grove had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 42-21 to the Upson-Lee Knights on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Upson-Lee's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chestin Howard led the charge by rushing for 113 yards and two scores on only 11 carries. Those 113 rushing yards gave Howard a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicholas Wells, who threw for 207 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Looking ahead, Union Grove will face off against Eagle's Landing Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Wolverines' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Upson-Lee, they will square off against Manchester at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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