The fourth time was the charm for Union Parish. Friday, the Farmers beat Union Parish 36-35 for the Louisiana Non-Select Division III state championship at Caesars Superdome. Union Parish played and lost in the championship game in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
The two teams combined for a Division III championship game record 800 yards. Union Parish had 407 yards in total offense. St. James had 393.
Union Parish QB Jorden Hill fakes the handoff and beats a St. James defender to the endzone on a 6-yard touchdown run to extend the lead for the Farmers.
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