After each having a week off, the Murray Tigers and the Union County Braves will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Murray's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Murray had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 55-point drubbing they dealt Webster County last Friday. The Tigers blew past the Trojans 55-0. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won six in a row.
Amarion Bomar had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 99 yards and two TDs.
Murray didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gage Chapman and Bomar.
Meanwhile, Union County made easy work of Hopkins County Central last Friday and carried off a 42-22 victory. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won three matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Murray better keep an eye on Luke Thomas. He was instrumental in Union County's win, throwing for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also rushing for 40 yards.
Union County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 310 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Murray's record is now 7-0. As for Union County, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Murray took their win against Union County in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 by a conclusive 33-13 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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