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 on October 2, 2025
North Union’s Kennedy Harrah makes a set that left to a kill by Katelyn Zimmerman (13) during last Tuesday’s volleyball match against Bellefontaine. (Gazette photo by Bob Putman)

NU spikers drop conference match

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

There was a lot of backand- forth at North Union as the Lady Cats battled Bellefontaine in a five-set volleyball match.

When everything was settled, it was the Chieftains who finally prevailed with a hard-fought victory by scores of 25-17, 23-25, 25-20, 19-25, 15-11.

It was only the second time this year Bellefontaine (13-3) was extended to a fifth set, while North Union (10-6) reached a fifth set for the fourth time.

“The loss is definitely a tough one, but we battled regardless of what the score was the entire way,” North Union Head Coach Alexis Maenz said. “That is something we can hang our hat on.”

The Lady Cats had a rough time getting started, falling behind 7-2 to start the fi…

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