Henry Daily Herald

Jeff Hurndon Photography Union Grove quarterback Jonathan Slade threw a touchdown pass that gave the Wolverines the lead for good in their 21-7 win over Ola on Friday.

Travis Custis rushed for 98 yards and four touchdowns as Lovejoy pounds visiting Rockdale 41-0 during homecoming ceremonies at Twelve Oaks Stadium on Friday.

The senior running back only needed 10 carries for his scoring outburst in the Region 2-AAAAAA contest. Lovejoy improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the region.

Terry Henderson and Jeff Murphy had a touchdown reception each.

Before the game, Lovejoy coach Al Hughes was given a signed football in recognition of his 100th coaching victory, which he got last week against Druid Hills in the region opener.

Union Grove 21, Ola 7

Derrick Craine rushed for two touchdowns and the Wolverines took advantage of two big plays on special teams for a Region 4-AAAAA victory Friday at home.

Union Grove improves to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the region. Ola falls to 1-4 and 0-1.

Mustangs quarterback C.J. Carr gave Ola an early lead with a long touchdown run in the first quarter.

But it was all Union Grove from there.

Craine rushed for his first touchdown on the next possession. The Wolverines went up 8-7 after a successful 2-point conversion pass from Eric Forest to Gage Temples.

Union Grove pulled away with its special teams play. Demetrius Jackson blocked a field goal to set up Caleb Hamm’s touchdown catch from Wolverines quarterback Jonathan Slade for a 15-7 lead at halftime. Dalton Tumlin blocked a punt inside Ola’s 20-yard line to set up Craine’s second touchdown.

Luella 49, Druid Hills 7

The Lions got a new school record, a college commitment and their first win of the season in a Region 2-AAAAAA victory at home.

Luella improves to 1-5 overall and 1-1 in the region.

Jared Hendricks threw for two touchdowns, one to Mannie Lowrey and Trae Bonner, who also rushed for a touchdown.

Laaquez Freemon and Gabe Smith each rushed for a touchdown. Smith and Tevin Jones both recovered a fumble for a touchdown.

Jones, a defensive lineman and one of the Henry Daily Herald’s pre-season ‘12 Most Wanted,’ committed to Georgia State earlier in the day.

Lions kicker Andrew Roberts set a new school record by going a perfect 7-for-7 on extra-points.