East Union took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). Everything went their way against the Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles as the East Union Urchins made off with a 27-6 victory. This was payback for the Urchins, who suffered a 20-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
East Union got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Drew Hollimon out in front who rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Heath Wilkinson, who rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Wilkinson wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: East Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
East Union will square off against Mooreville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. East Union is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Tupelo Christian Prep, they will face off against Northpoint Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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