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December 12, 2024
North Union’s Kailyn Colegrove (30) dashes past a defender during last week’s home game against London. The Lady Cat notched 10 points in the team’s win. (Photo submitted)

Lady Cats overcome adversity to claim victory over visiting Red Raiders, 45-32

 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

Sometimes the pathway toward a victory can take some twists and turns that may not always look pretty.

But when the final dribble of a basketball is done and a win is earned, it does not really matter how things might have gone.

That could very well be said about North Union’s 45-32 home win over London in girls basketball action last Wednesday.

“We didn’t play our best but anytime you can get a win it is good,” NU Head Coach Mitchell Loomis said. “It wasn’t pretty, but I am proud that we came out on top.”

The first rough spot came during the opening minutes of the first quarter. The Lady Cats scored just four…

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