The Union County Panthers hosted the Bremen Blue Devils in the first round of the GHSA playoffs Friday night. Union was the 2 seed out of their region and Bremen was the 3 seed. However, this did not mean much to the Blue Devils or the Panthers they both came to win the game no matter the seeding. Union was looking to break another record by breaking the curse of the first round. The Panthers have never won a first round game in football. Union would win the toss and select to differ to the second half.

With the rain and wind blowing it was time to get things started at the Mike. Brian Smith would kick the ball out of the end zone giving the ball to Blue Devils on their own 20 yard line. It would take 7 minutes for the Blue Devils to drive the ball down score giving them early lead. Union would now get the chance to even the score, but could not get anything going. The high powered Bremen Blue Devils would take the field. They would march it down the field again and score to bring the score to 14-0. Pierson and the crew would take the field hoping to get something going, but just could not. The Panthers would force the Blue Devils to punt and Chayton Schafer would block it right before half time. Brian Smith would kick a field goal to get the Panthers on the board. Bremen would run a hurry up offense to give them another touchdown before half giving the Blue Devils a 21-3 lead at the half.

The Panthers would receive the second half kickoff looking to get back in these game. However, Union could never get it going. The Blue Devils would dominate the second half scoring 13 unanswered points before Allison found Morlock for a 30 yard passing touchdown. Bremen would score one more time before the final sound giving them a 40-10 win. The Union County Panthers accomplished so much this season and have so much to be proud of. Help us congratulate the Panthers and wish all of the seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors. Thank you Panthers for all the excitement and memories that you created for us this season. As always. Go Panthers!!