Wildcats
 on November 6, 2025
North Union’s Nick VanHoose (24) braces for an incoming hit against an opposing Greeneview defender during the second half of lsat Friday’s first-round playoff game. The senior Wildcat accounted for 101 yards rushing last week. (Gazette photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcats advance in postseason bracket with win over Greeneview

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

 

The play on the field may not have been completely to the liking of North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar.

But when it counted the Wildcats made all the right plays at the right times and they have extended their season by another week.

North Union (7-4) scored a pair of touchdowns in the second half while holding Greeneview (7-4) scoreless to come away with a 21-6 victory last Friday in a Division V Region 20 first-round playoff game at North Union.

“We had some self-inflicted wounds that hurts drives,” Hajjar said. “But our defense settled in and played really well the entire game.

The Wildcats limited the Rams offense to 164 yards in total offense and 11 tackles for lo…

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