Union Academy has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Thursday. They will challenge the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Union Academy's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Triangle Math & Science, posting a 63-0 win at home.
Union Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jaequan Timmons and Miles McGinnis. That's the most rushing yards McGinnis has posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, everything went Bessemer City's way against Avery County on Friday as Bessemer City made off with a 42-17 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Yellow Jackets.
Bessemer City got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavin Chastain out in front who threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Keon Smith, who rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Union Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Bessemer City, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Union Academy might still be hurting after the 37-16 loss they got from Bessemer City in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Union Academy, Anthony Smith (who rushed for 311 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 18.3 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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