Union Grove and Hawkins are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but not for long. The Union Grove Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Hawkins Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Union Grove will head out to face Hawkins after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Union Grove took a blow against Waskom, falling 53-21. The matchup was a close 21-18 at the break, but unfortunately for the Lions it sure didn't stay that way.
Union Grove's loss came about despite a quality game from Jace Roberts, who rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 114 yards and a touchdown. Roberts also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making four total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Union Grove wouldn't let Waskom keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Union Grove can thank Carter Cooper and Roberts for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Hawkins' undefeated season came to an end after three games on Friday. They fell just short of Elysian Fields by a score of 39-36. The loss was the Hawks' first of the season.
Union Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 3-1. As for Hawkins, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
Union Grove ended up a good deal behind Hawkins in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, losing 29-10. Can Union Grove avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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