Union Parish was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against the Airline Vikings, falling 56-28. The Farmers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Although Union Parish took the loss, they still got scores from Terance Wallace Jr, Tyreon Traylor, and Tyquereis Wilson.
Even though they lost, Union Parish was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 310 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
Ben Taylor had an outrageously good game for Airline as he threw for 285 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76% of his passes. DJ Allen helped Taylor out on the ground, rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also picking up 39 receiving yards.
Union Parish's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Airline, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Union Parish will venture away from home to challenge Green Oaks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Airline, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Evangel Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Airline knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Evangel Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
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