Union County unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Gilmer Bobcats on Friday, falling 42-20. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Haze Burnett, who picked up 62 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Another rusher making a difference was Bentley Rich, who rushed for 84 yards and one TD.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Madden Hopkins and Cheyne Smith. Hopkins rushed for 94 yards and a pair of scores while Smith gained 107 total yards.
Gilmer has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Union County will venture away from home to face off against Fannin County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gilmer, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Pickens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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