The Union Pines Vikings will square off against the Triton Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Union Pines lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Southern Lee, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's matchup. The Vikings blew past the Cavaliers, posting a 45-13 victory. Winning may never get old, but the Vikings sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Tyler Thomas was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 149 yards and four scores while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Those four rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
Another reason for the win was Union Pines' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Duncan Obst and Domanic Bean, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Triton). They enjoyed a cozy 41-22 win over Western Harnett on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won seven in a row.
Union Pines' win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Triton, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Union Pines has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Triton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 164.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Union Pines against Triton when the teams last played back in August of 2024, as the squad secured a 42-0 win. Do the Vikings have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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