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Union 8th started out really strong, but has seemed kind of flat since Twenhoffel walked out of a beating in the 4th Q in late Aug. They outscored opponents like 139 to 6 the first 4 games. Since then, nothing that impressive playing decent OH and IN schools. #3 seed was probably generous, but only NKY school representing. (Should be noted that Union also has an everybody plays rule, not 12-14 special stars on every down, both ways. You'll usually see 99% of the team on the field at some point in the game, and for more than a play or two.)

Union 7th are real good. Would not be surprised to see them in the finals.

I wouldn't say CovCath manhandled the 8th grade Raiders by any means (1 touchdown and would have been closer w/out stupid penalties. TD called back, as I recall) CovCath was good, but some of the players didn't look like the 7th graders we played last season and were likely motivated by revenge for a whomping as 7th graders last year.

I thought Corbin was a really good team and decent yardstick for NKY vs SKY football. Union only lost to them by 3pts this year, compared to 3+ touchdowns last season. A marked improvement.

Team did play better last week against Crosby, but still a little off??? Union has some injuries, but if they can turn it up and get back to early form, they could be a serious contender in Region 3. We'll see what happens on 20th with the cold. Not a helper, I suspect.

Seems Union has had a hard time finding games in the local area because they field good, hard hitting teams. This could be a group that puts Ryle back on top of the heap in a couple of years.