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Wildcats down Panthers on the road in season opener
Friday, Aug. 27
NU 26, Fairbanks 0
Fans of North Union and Fairbanks football might overlook how hard 
each team played in the season opener at FHS on Friday.
That possibility is because of the high number of mistakes and missed 
opportunities by each team in a 26-0 win by the visiting Wildcats.

NU harriers open season at Northmor, BV
Wednesday, Aug. 25
North Union opened its 2010 cross country season in traditional  
fashion, competing in the Northmor Invitational.
The Wildcat boys team finished sixth in the 10 team field and the 
girls squad came in  ninth.

Cheney to be honored at Richwood Fair
By Karen Ewing
Farmer, implement dealer, business owner, husband, father, 
grandfather, horse owner/trainer/driver. The late Robert Cheney wore 
many hats during his lifetime and the most recognized hat was green 
and white, his driving colors.
In the early 1940’s, Bob was part owner of Cheney Stable. Very well 
known in the Midwest Racing circle, Cheney Stable was comprised of 
three brothers: Charles, Sturgis and Bob.


Other Sports
Cats finish in middle of the pack in MG Invite

Monday, Aug. 23
North Union opened the week with a tri-match at Hickory Grove on 
Monday and won both matches.
In an MOAC match, NU downed Ridgedale 171-208. In non-league 
competition, the Wildcats defeated Elgin 171-185.

Vikings sweep LadyCats in season opener
Saturday, Aug. 28
The North Union varsity volleyball team was not able to find a 
comfort zone in the season opener at River Valley. The LadyCats fell 
in straight games 18-25, 15-25 and 21-25.

Middle school runners open at Northmor
Wednesday, Aug. 25
The first competition of the 2010 season gave a promise of good 
things to come for the North Union Middle School cross country teams.

Future Cats open with victories
Thursday, Aug. 26
NU 33, Indian Lake 0
The North Union freshman football squad kicked off the 2010 season 
with a 33-0 rout of Indian Lake on the road.

VFW sets golf outing
VFW Post 870 in Richwood will host its annual golf outing on 
Saturday, Sept. 25.
The four person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. 
at Blues Creek Golf Course. The registration fee will also cover 
dinner and awards at the VFW after the event.

 

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