Ola is 8-2 against Union Grove since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, both will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. Ola will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Ola will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up seven points on September 6th, then bounced right back against Eagle's Landing last Friday. Ola blew past Eagle's Landing 48-7 at home. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 32 points or more this season.
Ola's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Cayden Hutson, Macklin Sanders, Caden Waye, and Waye picked up one apiece. Ola got some further help from Nick Faison: he picked up two sacks and made four total tackles.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Union Grove's good fortune finally ran out last Friday. They took a 21-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jones County. The Wolverines have struggled against the Greyhounds recently, as their game last Friday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from AVERY WRIGHT, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Union Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Ola's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Union Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Ola against Union Grove in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as the team secured a 43-10 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ola since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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