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November 30, 2023
North Union’s new track and field additions include two discus cages, three shot put pits, a long jump pit and an area for pole vaulting. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union track and field program gets updated throwing and jumping pits

 

By Aleksei Pavloff, Richwood Gazette

New throwing and jumping pits for the track and field program have been added to North Union’s athletic facilities.

While it might not be outdoor track and field season just yet, North Union Head Coach Cole Krawczyk is excited with the new additions .

“When they redid the practice fields, they took out my original shot put and discus pits,” he told the Journal-Tribune. “Last year, we had to move it right next to the middle school.”

After conducting a meeting to iron out the relocation of the throwing pits, the empty space between the football field and baseball diamond proved to be the best possible location.

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