Storm Pick Up Road Win at Union County

Hopkins County Central defeats Union County 56-49 in a hard-fought battle.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Hopkins County Central's boys basketball team defeated Union County 56-49 on the road in a close game that saw the lead change hands throughout. The Storm were led by Neiland Bruce's game-high 15 points, while Devontae Jagoe and Samari Pettus also scored in double figures. Union County had three players score 10 or more points, but couldn't overcome the Storm's fourth-quarter surge.

Why it matters

This was an important road win for Hopkins County Central as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. Union County was also hoping to pick up a key home victory, so this was a hard-fought battle between two competitive teams in the region.

The details

The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away. Hopkins County Central maintained slim leads at the end of each quarter, then outscored Union County 14-10 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. In addition to Bruce's 15 points, the Storm got double-digit scoring contributions from Jagoe (12 points) and Pettus (11 points).

  • The game was played on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Neiland Bruce

A player for Hopkins County Central who scored a game-high 15 points.

Devontae Jagoe

A player for Hopkins County Central who scored 12 points.

Samari Pettus

A player for Hopkins County Central who scored 11 points.

M.J. Patterson

A player for Union County who led the Braves with 11 points.

Gavyn Black

A player for Union County who scored 10 points.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough battle on the road, but our guys kept fighting and found a way to get the win.”

— Nathan Fordyce, Reporter (yoursportsedge.com)

What’s next

Hopkins County Central will look to build on this road win as they prepare for their next game against a conference rival. Union County will try to bounce back at home in their upcoming matchup.

The takeaway

This was an exciting, back-and-forth game that showcased the competitiveness of both teams. Hopkins County Central's ability to make plays down the stretch and get contributions from multiple players proved to be the difference in this hard-fought road victory.