BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Anchored by another strong performance from Sierra Burnett in the circle, the UCMS Lady Panthers softball team defeating visiting Dawson County, 10-0, in five innings Thursday, Sept. 12. The win was the 14th on the season for Union County. Burnett three all five innings, giving up just two hits, while striking out […]
Read More »Panthers powered by huge second half in win against Bobcats
An explosion from beyond-the-arc propelled the Union Co. Panthers basketball team to a big 73-43 win against Gilmer on Saturday in Blairsville. Sophomore Lake Hughes his seven second-half 3-pointers, including five in the fourth quarter, to put the game out of reach for the Panthers (4-6, 1-2 Region 8-2A). Despite six players scoring in the first […]
Read More »Deadline approaching for Christmas Clash registration
The fifth-annual Blue Ridge Christmas Clash is scheduled for Dec. 26-28 and the deadline for area teams to register is fast approaching. Registration costs $150 per team with each team being guaranteed to play at least three games. The deadline to register is Dec.16. The Christmas Clash is open for area boys and girls teams […]
Read More »Union County softball wins last regular season home game
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – After a rocky first inning, the Union County softball team settled in to earn a hard-fought, 4-3 victory against Gilmer County during Senior Night on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Blairsville. The visiting Lady Bobcats scored three times in the top of the first inning, but were shut down from the rest of […]
Read More »Lady Panthers softball earns state playoff bid
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – The Lady Panthers are headed to the Class AA state playoffs. After taking down Region 8-AA opponent Rabun County, 3-2, Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Blairsville, the Union County varsity softball team earned the No. 2 seed from the region heading into the postseason. The Lady Panthers (10-10, 6-1) will face the No. […]
Read More »Gilmer softball falls to the UCMS Lady Panthers in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, GA – The UCMS Lady Panthers softball team’s combination of Sierra Burnett and Sloan Dyer proved too much for the home team Gilmer County Lady Bobcats softball team Tuesday, Sept. 10, as the visitors went home with a 15-1, five-inning win. The victory was the 13th on the season for Union County. Burnett threw […]
Read More »UCMS Lady Panthers softball rolls over Towns County on the road
HIAWASSEE, GA – The Union County Middle School softball squad continued to roll Monday, Sept. 9, on the road against Towns County. The UCMS Lady Panthers brought a four-inning, 25-9 victory back to Blairsville, to push their record to 12-2 on the 2019 season. Union County jumped out quickly to an 8-0 lead in top […]
Read More »TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week – Pierson Allison
Union County senior quarterback Pierson Allison went 14-for-24 with 230 yards and four touchdowns in the air, while adding 34 yards rushing and an interception on defense in the Panthers’ 33-14 victory at Fannin County on Friday night. For his efforts, Allison is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week. While he had a standout […]
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