Union Yellow Jackets swarm Forest Bearcats in 35-14 district win

Fall was in the air, so it was time for football as the Forest Bearcats fell to Union Yellow Jackets 35-14 Friday night.

Much of the first quarter was a defensive struggle. With 51 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Union scored on a fumble recovery by Carlos Hickmon. He ran for 10 yards on the fumble recovery into the Promised Land. The PAT was good by Latayveon Wilson. At the end of the first quarter, Union led 7-0.

The second quarter began with a 56-yard run by Kenyon Clay. Ky’Yon Harris capped off the quick scoring drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Wilson nailed another PAT and the score stood at 14-0 in favor of the Jackets.

The Bearcats answered quickly with a 42-yard pass that resulted in a touchdown. The kick was blocked and Union led 14-6. With 49 seconds to go in the first half, the Bearcats pulled off a 4th down 23-yard touchdown run. Forest decided to go for a two-point conversion and they were successful. The score was tied at 14 going into halftime.

The starting drive for the Jackets in the third quarter began with a 66-yard run by Kenyon Clay. Two plays later, Clay found pay-dirt. Wilson continued his series of successful PAT conversions. With 10:46 in the third quarter, the Jackets regained the lead at 21-14.

The Jackets kicked off to the Bearcats. Forest had a quick three and out. They punted to the Jackets. With 6:41 to go Clay made a 23-yard touchdown run. Wilson continued his excellent PAT kicks. The score stood with Union in the lead 28-14.  After a defensive stand, the Jackets received the punt by the Bearcats.  With 3:00 to go in the third, Clay ran 56 yards to the house. Wilson successfully kicked yet another PAT and Union led 35-14.

The fourth quarter was scoreless for both teams. The Jackets' dominance both offensively and defensively was reflected in the statistics for the game. 

Offensively, Clay was the top Jacket performer. He rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns. 

Carlos Hickmon led the Jacket running backs with 114 yards. Ky’Yon Harris had a rushing touchdown. 

The Jackets now stand at 2-1 in district play. Union will return home for a district match-up with the Clarkdale Bulldogs next Friday.