HIAWASSEE — Union County football maintained its domination of neighbor Towns County on Friday, running away with a 45-7 win over the Indians on Friday in Hiawassee.
The Panthers (2-0) notched coach Brian Allison's 100th win with the program after falling behind 7-0.
The Indians (1-1) scored on their first possession of the game -- a 61-yd touchdown run by Alan Gillis on fourth and 1 just minutes into the contest.
Union County retaliated with 38 unanswered points before halftime, however, and ran away with its 30th win in 31 games against Towns County.
Panthers quarterback Pierson Allison passed for 217 yards and two scores while also rushing for 32 yards in the win, while Kyle Morlock caught 6 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown -- including 5 receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown in the first half. Running back Chad Buzzard also rushed 14 times for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
Ean Harkins also picked off two Towns County passes, returning one for a score, as Union County pulled away for the win.
Union County will play host to Fannin County next week.
Towns County, meanwhile, will look to bounce back next week against Andrews, N.C., in Hiawassee.
