Wildcats
February 1, 2024
North Union’s Max Parish (left) drives past Graham’s Breyton Reisinger (right) during last Friday’s Central Buckeye Conference matchup in Wildcat Country. Parish tallied 13 points in the team’s win over the Falcons. (Photo submitted)

Wildcats glide to fourth straight win after pouncing on visiting Falcons

 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

The final touch happens when the basketball finds its way into the bottom of the net.

But in most cases, other things have to happen to allow the points to be added to the count.

North Union was able to do that for a good part of its Central Buckeye Conference against Graham on last week at North Union.

Jumping out to the early lead, the Wildcats rolled to a 68-32 victory.

“We’ve been doing it with our defense most of the season, but especially in the second half of the season,” NU Head Coach Ryan Grose said. “Everything starts with our defense, allowing us to play at the pace we want.”

“Our…

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