Wildcats
 on August 29, 2024
North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (11) runs for positive yards amid a heavy pressure from Marion Pleasant defenders. (Photo submitted)

Wildcats struggle in first matchup of the regular season against Pleasant

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

 

The opening week of the football season does not necessarily have a bearing on what the rest of the campaign will be like.

North Union Head Coach Nick Hajjar and his Wildcat players, however, do have some work ahead of them.

North Union hosted Pleasant last Friday and it pretty much all Spartans as they rolled to a 44-0 victory.

“Hats off to Pleasant,” Hajjar said. “It was tough sledding for us tonight.”

The Spartans dominated the game on both sides of the ball.

They totaled 213 rushing yards and 211 through the air.

NU was held to 31 total yards of offense.

The Wildcats trailed 9-0 after the first quarter.

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