After a string of four wins, Union Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost to the North Stanly Comets on the road by a 21-7 margin. The Cardinals have struggled against the Comets recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Even if they lost, Union Academy's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Breshen Bennett.
The critical scores for North Stanly came from Jaden Little, Juice Lilly, and Justice Grambling.
Union Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for North Stanly, their win bumped their record up to an identical 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cardinals takes on Mount Pleasant at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Union Academy's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Mount Pleasant's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for North Stanly, they will take on Lake Norman Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Norman Charter will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something North Stanly surely won't give up without a fight.
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