Cawood's Pioneers Kick Off Match Against Nationally Ranked Opponent

Cawood's Pioneers Take on Union Redhawks

Cawood's Pioneers will face one of their toughest opponents to date when they open the season against the Union Redhawks on Friday.

Redhawks Are Regionally Ranked

The Redhawks are ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 21 nationally according to MaxPreps.

Cawood Pioneers are Ready

Despite being a significant underdog, Cawood's Pioneers are confident they can compete with the Redhawks.

"We know they're a great team, but we're not going to back down," said Cawood's Pioneers coach Matt Cawood.

Pioneers Have Veteran Team

The Pioneers return 10 starters from last year's team, which went 9-2 and won a district championship.

Redhawks Have Lost Some Key Players

The Redhawks have lost some key players from last year's team, including quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who is now at Tennessee.

Pioneers Will Face Challenges

The Pioneers will face several challenges against the Redhawks, including their size and athleticism.

Pioneers Will Need to Play Their Best

The Pioneers will need to play their best game of the season if they want to pull off the upset.

Conclusion

Cawood's Pioneers will be tested in Friday's opener against the 'nationally ranked' Union Redhawks. The Pioneers are confident they can compete with the Redhawks, but they will need to play their best game of the season to pull off the upset.