Chiefland won the last time they faced Union County, and things went their way on Friday too. The Chiefland Indians won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Union County Fightin' Tigers 30-29. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Indians.
Chiefland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 211 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.
Chiefland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Osten Jones and Jolan Doty.
Defeat or not, Union County got some senior leadership from Gavin Jenkins and Trenton Klein. Jenkins picked up 81 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Klein threw for 140 yards and three touchdowns. Klein is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played.
Chiefland's record is now 8-1. As for Union County, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-1.
Chiefland didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 39-6 victory against Trenton on the 4th. Union County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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