Union Grove extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 16-14 heartbreaker at the hands of the McDonough Warhawks. Surprisingly, this marked the Wolverines' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Despite the loss, Union Grove still got an impressive performance from Avery Wright, who rushed for 132 yards and one TD. Justin Simmons also helped out with an impressive 84 receiving yards.
McDonough's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. Surprisingly, this marked their fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Drayden Gibbs was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 117 yards while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 176 yards and one touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Union Grove will challenge rival Woodland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, McDonough is set to take on their familiar foe Hampton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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