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Union County

  • Biggersville rallies to top Union County

    In their first home varsity game, Union County was unable to hold on to a two touchdown advantage, falling 32-30 to Biggersville Friday night.

     

    Down 7-6, Union county scored 16 straight to take a 22-7 lead to the half. Biggersville mounted a comeback in he fourth, taking the 25-22 lead with five minutes remaining, and a fumble by UC on their ensuing drive allowed Biggersville to go ahead by 10 points, 32-22. Union County added their final score with 2:36 remaining.

  • UC to host Biggersville in home opener

    Scott Duley’s team has had the advantage of spending two weeks preparing for the next opponent, and they will hit the field again on Friday, hosting Biggersville.

  • Ingomar run rules Lady Rebels at home

    Putting together one of their better performances, Ingomar handed Hickory Flat a 13-0 setback on Tuesday, taking advantage of 11 walks from Lady Rebel pitchers.

     

  • Results form 13th annual Robertson's Sportswear Tournament

    East Union picked up a big win against softball powerhouse Smithville, 4-0, as part of the 13th annual Robertson’s Sportswear Tournament, held at the New Albany Sportsplex.

  • Lady Eagles hold on for win at Hickory Flat

    It is still early season, but the Lady Eagles are feeling the heat, not only in competition, but literally, with the weather. After defeating Hickory Flat 15-0 on Tuesday, West Union held on for a 13-7 win on the road against the same Lady Rebel squad on Thursday.

     

    “We’re exhausted, and that’s bad this early in the season, but the heat has drained us,” West Union coach Lisa Bogue said. “I don’t think they were taking the team for granted, there was just no energy to do the extra things.”

  • East Union battles in win over Myrtle

    East Union showed that practice makes perfect, using a big road loss last week as inspiration in their 9-8 win over Myrtle on Tuesday.

  • Union County falls at Hatley

    Union County experienced many growing pains in their season opener, falling on the road at Hatley, 53-12, Friday night.

     

    The Tigers’ rushing game caused problems all night for the Union County defense, accounting for all of their touchdowns. Gradon Pannell scored the first touchdown of the season for UC in the second quarter, making it 15-6, and Broderick Montgomery added the second score late in the fourth.

  • Union County ready for road battle

    Two and a half weeks have led to Friday's showdown in Hatley, where Union County will open the 2011 season. Preparing for the Tigers, Head Coach Scott Duley has shown his team several possibilities they could face in their first game.

  • North Pontotoc edges Ingomar in extra innings

    It took an eighth inning rally for North Pontotoc to top Ingomar on Tuesday, as the Lady Falcons held tough before falling 8-5.

     

    Tied at five in the extra frame, the Lady Vikings recorded five straight hits, scoring three runs to pick up the win.

  • County teams open slow pitch season

    Union County opened the 2011 softball season on Saturday with Myrtle and East Union holding preseason tournaments.

     

    At Myrtle, New Albany picked up two wins, defeating West Union 11-4 in the day’s first game and Wheeler, 3-0.

    Against the Lady Eagles, Morgan Beaty had four hits, including two doubles and two RBI. After going ahead 1-0 in the first, New Albany scored seven runs in the second, recording six straight hits.

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