Walnut and Union squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Walnut had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Union Yellowjackets 55-28. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-14.
Walnut's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adrian Palmer, who threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes. Kemarrian Gray helped Palmer out on the ground, picking up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Walnut's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Union, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Walnut does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Union, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Leflore County at 7:00 p.m.
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