NUMS
February 5, 2026

NUMS Cagers compete in conference games

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

North Union recenlty began play in the Central Buckeye Conference girls basketball tournament.

The Lady Cats posted a second-round victory in the seventh-grade tournament, defeating Shawnee 43-22.

Finley Ufferman poured in 33 points for North Union.

In the eighth-grade tournament, North Union won its opening-round contest, defeating Tecumseh 34-10.

Kaelyn Huff scored 11 points and Mau’au Si’ufanua grabbed 12 rebounds for the Lady Cats.

They lost 40-33 to London in the second round.

Huff totaled 14 points and Nuna Baker added nine points.

The boys teams are still in regular-season action.

The eighth-grade team defeated Bexley 24-23 as Luke Mask led the way with 11 points.

Bexley won the seventh-grade game 37-31.

Wes Hajjar led the Wildcats with 19 points.

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