After each having a week off, the Union County Braves and the Murray Tigers will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Union County got the win against Hopkins County Central by a conclusive 42-22. The victory continues a trend for the Braves in their matchups with the Storm: they've now won nine in a row.
Luke Thomas was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 29 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 40 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: 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.
Union County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cameron Webb and Gavyn Black.
Meanwhile, Murray got themselves on the board against Webster County last Friday, but Webster County never followed suit. They blew past the Trojans 55-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Tigers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky football rankings (they are ranked 46th, while the Trojans are ranked 187th).
Union County better keep an eye on Amarion Bomar. He was instrumental in Murray's win, rushing for 99 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Union County now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Murray, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.
Union County suffered a grim 33-13 defeat to Murray when the teams last played back in September of 2024. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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