It was a proper cat-fight when Union Grove challenged Harleton on Thursday. The Lions managed a 10-6 victory over the Wildcats. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Lions were the better team in the second half.
Brycen Porter threw for 77 yards and one touchdown on only six passes. Wrigley Roberts was his top target, picking up 68 receiving yards and one score. On the ground, Hudson Wightman rushed for 90 yards.

Lions
| 10/23/25 vs Harleton | 10-6 |
| 09/26/25 vs Hawkins | 21-20 |
| 09/12/25 vs Cushing | 20-0 |
| 08/29/25 vs Como-Pickton | 28-12 |
Union Grove's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.5 points on average over those games. As for Harleton, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Looking ahead, Union Grove will challenge Beckville at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st. The Lions will need to watch out since the Bearcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Harleton, they will face off against Ore City at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st. The Wildcats will be up against the Rebels' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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