Barton
 on April 25, 2024
North Union’s Tyler Kebehenne delivers a pitch during a home game against Elgin earlier this season. (Gazette photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Barton throws three-hitter as Pioneers defeat Wildcats

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

 

There is not really much flash-and-dash to the Jonathan Alder baseball team.

But what the Pioneers are doing this season is taking a page from what former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichek preached each day.

“Do your job” is what was reported Belichek would tell his team.

JA baseball Head Coach Craig Kyle has seen that same thing from his squad.

“Rule number one is don’t beat yourself and that calls for execution,” Kyle said.

The execution could be seen throughout Friday’s 9-0 Central Buckeye Conference victory over North Union at Jonathan Alder.

The Pioneers got people on base and without a lot fanfare and moved them aroun…

Read this entire article as it appeared in print in our eEdition

LATEST NEWS
Bailey named interim county commissioner
Local News
By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette Shaun Bailey is stepping into the role of Union County commissioner a little early. The county’s Republican Pa...
June 18, 2026
Richwood projects funded in state budget
Local News
From Gazette staff reports Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Ric...
June 18, 2026
Auditor: Change must come from statehouse
Local News
By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette As bills passed by the Ohio Statehouse are starting to take effect, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver said he...
June 18, 2026
Police Beat
Community
May 31 6:04 p.m. — Officers responded to the 300 block of E. Blagrove St. for a dispute between neighbors. June 1 1:29 p.m. — Officers responded to th...
June 18, 2026