UNION—West Columbus won its third victory in a row over Union 59-20 Friday night. DJ Graham led the attack with five touchdown passes and on rushing to move the Vikings to 3-3 in the Carolina Conference and 5-5 on the season.
Tobias Cromartie ran for a touchdown early in the first quarter to give the Spartans a 7-0 lead with 5:01 remaining in the period. With 6:59 remaining in the half, Cromartie crossed the goal line again to put the Spartans ahead 14-0. The Vikings offense came to life as Graham passed to Xavier Savage for a touchdown. Graham then found Ouziyiah Reeves for his third touchdown pass to put West Columbus ahead 20-14.
Derik Aycock Tobias Cromartie in the endzone for a pass before the half to tie the game at 20-20. In the third quarter, Graham connected with Charlie McLeod for his fourth TD pass to give the Vikings the 26-20 edge.
During the fourth quarter, McLeod caught another touchdown pass to give West Columbus a 32-20 advantage. Graham threw another touchdown pass and ran for another to push the lead to 45-20.
Naszir Harriot blocked a punt and returned it for the Vikings to push the lead to 52-20. Graham returned a fumble late in the fourth quarter to make the final score West Columbus 59, Union 20.
West Columbus received a bye in the first week of the 2A NCHSAA playoffs. Union concludes its regular season at 4-6. Tobias Cromartie ran for two touchdowns and 145 yards rushing. The Spartans will travel to East Carteret (4-6) in the first round of the 2A playoffs on Nov. 6.
