Two heavyweights anxious for big game
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Union City and Dresden aren’t downplaying just how big their game is because they know what’s at stake. Their highly anticipated showdown is the talk of the town. “This is the biggest game of the year,” Dresden quarterback Dresser Winn said. “I think we’ll have a record crowd here,” Union City head coach Darren Bowling said. The Golden Tornadoes are the team to beat in the Class 1A. Their 35-game winning streak is the second longest in the state. “We don’t talk about it,” Bowling said about the streak. “The team never mentions it. I never mention it. None of the coaches do.” “When you win that many games in a row, you know you have good players and coaches,” Dresden head coach Derek Rang said. And so do the Lions. Undefeated Dresden is no stranger to playing in big games. “Played in a big game two weeks ago at Trenton,” Rang said. “We’ve had a taste of a big game atmosphere.” The Lions crushed defending Class 2A State Champions Peabody 39-0. But that game didn’t have the same implications. “A lot of things riding on it with the district championship,” Bowling said about Friday’s game. “Anytime you play in a big game, it gets your juices flowing,” Rang added. There’s no denying the excitement and emotion at both schools. Coaches are also reminding players, this isn’t the playoffs. “It’s a big game, but still a regular season game,” Rang said. “I know it will be two good football teams Friday night jockeying for that position,” said Bowling. Our Game of the Week coverage from Union City begins at 5 p.m. on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News.
