Lady Cats overwhelm Graham, extend league winning Streak

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

North Union completed a fifth straight undefeated Central Buckeye Conference on Wednesday as the Lady Cats defeated Graham 63-43. The victory also extended North Union’s winning streak in league games to 51.

Its last league loss came on Feb. 3, 2021 when it lost 54-41 to Benjamin Logan. That was not the only history-making event. Senior guard Kennedy Harrah scored 16 points in the game and reached the 1000th- point mark for a career.

The Lady Cats (10-0 CBC, 18-3 overall) led Graham (7-3, 13-7) 16-13 after the first quarter and extended the lead to 33-20 at the half. A 16-5 advantage in the third quarter sealed the win for North Union. Joining Harrah in double figures were Glory Blevins with 19 points and Kailin McElroy with 12 points.

North Union

K. McElory 3-4-12, Martino 0-2-2, Blevins 9-0-19, Lindsey 2-2-6, Mask 3-0-6, Harrah 7-0-16,​ Colegrove. Three-point goals: McElroy 2, Harrah 2, Blevins.

Graham

Frasure 2-0-5, McAlexander 3-1-7, Yukon 1-1-3, Erter 1-0-3, Cohn 7-5-20, Button 1-1-3, Manley 1-0-2. Three-point goals: Frasure, Erter.

North Union won the junior varsity game 42-28.

Tinlee Martino and Chloe McElroy led the Lady

Cats with 11 and 10 points respectively.