The Union County Yellowjackets will take on the Blacksburg Wildcats in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Union County is looking for their season's first victory.
On Friday, Union County had to suffer through a 62-30 loss at the hands of Clinton. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Eli Gough
| 12/12/25 @ Clinton | 56% |
| 12/09/25 vs Boiling Springs | 56% |
| 12/08/25 @ Landrum | 58% |
Union County's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Eli Gough, who went 5-for-9 to rack up 10 points and six boards, and Akeem Shaw, who posted four points. Gough is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 56% in the last three games he's played.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Blacksburg and Chesnee, and Chesnee kept the tradition alive. The Wildcats were dealt a 63-34 loss at the hands of the Eagles on Tuesday.
Union County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Blacksburg, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Union County came up short against Blacksburg in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 56-51. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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