Panthers Win Streak Hits 6

Union County escaped with a big region win on Friday night, 21-17 over the East Jackson Eagles, as their win streak now sits at six. The Panthers were able to erase their first half deficit and used a big TD in the 4^th to give themselves the lead and the win. Union County now moves to 7-1 (3-0) on the season and sits in a first-place tie with Fellowship Christian. East Jackson falls to 4-4 (1-2) and they now sit at fourth in the region.

Team Notes

Union County tallied 429 yards of offense on Friday night, but it was their defense who were the big winners for the Panthers. Neither MaxPreps nor Hudl has individual stats for the Panthers defense. On offense, QB Caiden Tanner was 25/35 for 308 yards and three TDs. Sophomore Conner Schuknecht led the team in rushing with 66 yards on six carries. WR Jensen Goble led the team in receiving with 146 yards on ten catches and two TDs. Ethan McBride had the other TD while Griff Young tallied 83 yards on six catches.

As for the Eagles, they played well but their offense failed to get much going in the second half. Their defense did a good job keeping their team in it for most of the game. Gardy Maddox III led the team with ten tackles and also had a TFL. Their offensive box score is incomplete, but it was JR. Talan Jackson who brought in the two Eagles TDs and finished with 66 yards on five catches. Maddox III also led the team in rushing with 77 yards on 21 carriers.

Look Ahead

Union County will travel to Athens Academy 6-2 (2-1) who will be a tough opponent. The Spartans have a +69-point differential in region play which is higher than Union’s +46-point difference. As for East Jackson, they will now travel to Lilburn to take on PCA who sits at just 2-6 (0-3) this season.