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September 11, 2025
As part of Military Appreciation Night at North Union, the United States Army presented an honorary jersey to North Union’s Ethan Miller in honor of his service to the community. Standing with Miller are, from left, North Union High School principal Keith Conklin, Sergeant First Class Bemish and Staff Sergeant Galvin. (Gazette photo by Bob Putman)

Wildcats score late-game touchdown to outlast visiting Northmor Golden Knights

 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

During a week of football practices, the coaches and players work on numerous things.

There will be some that are pretty much a given and will be seen when a team takes the field on Friday night.

There are other times when what is practiced may not ever be used, but just in case it will be there if needed.

The latter was the case for North Union last Friday as it hosted Northmor in a non-league contest.

“When it comes to a two-minute drill, we practice it every week,” NU Head Coach Nick Hajjar said. “Every week we do because you just never know when you will need it.”

That you-never-know time ha…

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