Second-seeded
February 20, 2025
North Union’s Brenna Martino (white) dives for a loose ball during the team playoff game against Northmor. The senior Lady Cat notched four points in the team’s win over the Golden Knights. (Photo submitted)

Second-seeded Lady Cats open postseason play with home win over Northmor, 59-34

 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

Throughout the 202425 girls basketball regular season, North Union has shown it can apply defensive pressure resulting in victory after victory.

That trend continued last Friday, only this time it had a little more importance.

The second-seeded Lady Cats (20-3) opened Division V Central District tournament play with a 59-34 sectional final win over 19th-seeded Northmor (9-14) at North Union.

It was the 13th time North Union has held an opponent to 35 points or less in a game this season.

“That is our team,” North Union Head Coach Mitchell Loois said of his team’s ability to shut down an opponent’s offense. “We put…

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