By Mike Hutchens, Union City Schools Communications Director
Union City golfers claimed team wins in both girls’ and boys’ play Tuesday at Wynridge Greens in Troy.
The Lady Tornadoes easily triumphed over Halls 93-120, while the Twister boys finished with a 13-stroke win (182-195) vs. homestanding Obion County Central.
Mimi Jenkins was the match medalist for the UC girls, shooting a 42. Adaline Rice came in with a 51.
Reese Paschall, Gavin McGuire, and Copeland Chism posted matching 45s to pace the Tornado boys to their victory. Brody Riley finished with a 47.
Ripley and Halls also had individuals compete in the match, along with the OC team.
Union City will host Gibson County Monday at Poplar Meadows Country Club.
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Henry Co. 3, UC 0
The Twister girls put up a good fight in every game but fell 25-19, 25-23, and 25-20 in Paris.
Addison Carr and Madie Theobald led Union City in assists. Breyonna Billups and Bri McBride had three aces apiece, while Theobald was good for a trio of kills. Billups recorded two kills.
HC also claimed the jayvee contest, 25-9 and 25-20.
Cricket Washburn had a nice outing with 10 assists and two aces. Allysia Davis had three kills and two blocks, while Mary Kate Sinclair served up a pair of aces.
Now 1-1, Union City will play at Hickman County (KY) next Tuesday before opening the home portion of its schedule on Aug. 24 vs. Gibson County.
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
McKinney, Howell earn medals
Bailey placed 16th out of 73 girls, and Rushton Howell came in 25th out of 103 boys to claim medals for Union City in the Dresden Invitational Tuesday.
The Tornado boys finished seventh in the team competition.
UC runners will compete at Lexington next Tuesday.
