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November 20, 2025

History made

Above, North Union’s Nick VanHoose (24) gestures as he heads toward his celebrating teammates on the sidelines after scoring a 1-yard touchdown with 91 seconds left in the game Friday. The score gave the Wildcats the lead, en route to a 40-36 win over Carlisle in the Division V regional playoff semifinal. Below, Head Coach Nick Hajjar embraces his son, Nickolas Hajjar (11). The win puts the Wildcats in the final eight and sets up a rematch with Indian Lake in the regional final next Friday.
(Gazette photos by Chad Williamson)

 

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