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 on September 12, 2024
Above, North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) gets some lead blocking while gaining positive yards during the first half of action against Zane Trace.(Photo submitted)

North Union gridiron team outlasts visiting Zane Trace Pioneers, 14-8

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

 

The final seconds made things a little nervous for the North Union football team last Friday night during its non-league game against Chillicothe Zane Trace.

But when those last few seconds finally did end, the Wildcats picked up their first win of the season.

Sparked by two long drives from the offense and a defense that battled all night long, the Wildcats defeated the Pioneers 14-8 on their home turf.

“That was a big win for us,” head coach Nick Hajjar said, walking off the field as a misty rain came down.

There was rain for most of the evening, dictating what kind of game it was going to be.

“It was a very physical game, but the rain made it play that w…

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