October 3, 2024
North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (11) hands off to Tyler Krebehenne (22) during a road game against Jonathan Alder earlier this season. The senior running back notched 65 yard on the ground in the team’s 6-0 win over the Braves. (Gazette photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcats bounce back with road win over Springfield Shawnee, 6-0

 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

North Union opened its Central Buckeye Conference league schedule with a 6-0 win over Springfield Shawnee at Shawnee.

The Wildcats are now 2-4 overall while Shawnee drops to 1-5.

Rain that was sometimes heavy and wind hampered both teams.

The game was delayed by 30 minutes and neither team was allowed on the field until 7 p.m., which was the original start time.

“It was the quickest warmup we’ve ever had,” NU Head Coach Nick Hajjar said.

The lone score came in the second quarter as NU’s Nick VanHoose broke free for a 26-yard touchdown run.

VanHoose was a workhorse from his b…

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