Panthers Pounce the Spartans in Big Win
TeamFYNSports, UCHS Football, Union County High School September 19, 2023
Caiden Tanner did his thing for the Panthers as they would dominate West Hall in a 42-7 beatdown. The QB would be responsible for four of the six Union County touchdowns while the defense shutout the Spartans in three of the four quarters of play. The Panthers wasted no time in this one scoring 28 in the first half and another quick 14 to open the second half. After this dominant win, the Panthers now sit at 4-1 on the season with an incredible +145-point differential. They now turn their sights on claiming the region crown this season.
Team Notes
As stated, Tanner dominated the Spartans on Friday night. The stud signal caller would finish 26/30 for 310 yards, three touchdowns in the air while adding a fourth on the ground. Braylen Rader would finish with 89 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries while Jensen Goble would also find the endzone apart of the ground game. Goble was also Tanner’s favorite target as the WR hauled in all three of Tanner’s passing touchdowns, finishing with 126 yards on 13 catches. Senior Ethan McBride also made an impact as the WR finished with 85 yards on six catches.
Neither Maxpreps nor Hudl had individual stats posted for West Hall at the time of this posting.
Looking Ahead
West Hall now sits at 1-3 on the year and will open their regional schedule as they play host to the 0-4 Dawson County Tigers. As for the Panthers, they will enjoy back-to-back Bye Weeks before opening region play against the 4-0 Banks County Leopards.
The Union Win Streak Ends at 6
FYNTV, Team FYN Sports, TeamFYNSports, UCHS Football October 30, 2022
Unfortunate news for Panthers fans as their six game win streak has come to an end. The Panthers were shut down on both sides of the ball this last Friday night as the Athens Academy Spartans took this one 38-7. This was a big win for the Spartans as they now find themselves second in the region standings. Union was outgained by just 95 yards despite the big 31-point loss. Two huge Pick-6’s really put this game away late.
Team Notes
After dominating over the course of the season, QB Caiden Tanner was stifled in this one. He was just 16/30 for 160 yards and threw two interceptions. He did record a TD on the ground but finished the game with -7 yards. Connor Schuknecht led the team with 50 yards on the ground on 11 carries. WR Jensen Goble led the WR room with 68 yards on six catches while Griff Young and Ethan McBride both finished with 35 yards on four catches. Union’s offense had one of their worst performances of the season as they finished with just 225 yards of total offense. The defense failed as well as the 38 points allowed were the second most, they have allowed in a game all season.
Photo from Union County QB Club Facebook page
Athens Academy showed up big and now sit ahead of Union in the region standings. Senior Sam Bush had himself a night throwing for 79 yards and a TD while leading the ground attack finishing with 104 yards on just nine carries and another TD. Tre Hawkins had a good night as well as he finished with 76 yards on 14 carries and another TD. Preston Darden led the team in receiving yards with 62 yards on two catches and a touchdown.
Look Ahead
Union’s offense will need to show up next week as they will host Fellowship Christian 6-3 (4-0). The Paladins are undefeated in region play, but a win for the Panthers could create an interesting three-way tie if Athens win as well. The Spartans will travel to East Jackson to take on a tough Eagles defense to end the regular season.
Panthers Win Streak Hits 6
FYNTV, Team FYN Sports, TeamFYNSports, UCHS Football October 24, 2022
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 4th 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.
Photo from Union County QB Club
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.