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December 4, 2025
North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) takes a shot attempt while being guarded. The senior Lady Cat accounted for 22 points in the team’s season opener. (Gazette photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU claims first win of the regular season over Cardington

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

North Union opened its girls basketball season with a 68-44 victory over Cardington on Saturday, Nov. 22, at North Union.

The Lady Cats struggled some in the early minutes, leading 6-1 midway through the first quarter.

They closed the frame strong, scoring seven points in last 54 seconds, capped by Journey Blevins’ buzzer-beating baseline jumper, and led 15-3 at the end quarter.

North Union followed that with 29-point second quarter and led the Pirates 44-17 at the intermission.

Kennedy Harrah led the way in the second quarter as she scored 14 of her game-high 22 points.

“I think we had some offensive jitte…

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