April 30, 2026
North Union catcher Kailin McElroy (second from left) high-five teammates as they take the field Monday against Shawnee. (Gazette photo by Bob Putman)
Lady Cats win two, push their winning streak to eight games
By Bob Putman Richwood Gazette
North Union completed one softball game and then took the field for a second contest on Thursday at North Union.
In a completion of a game that was started on Wednesday, the Lady Cats defeated Graham 11-1 and then followed with a 14-1 victory over Pleasant. Both games were shortened by the run rule.
The opening game went six innings and the nightcap ended after five innings. The opener was stopped in the third inning because of weather in the third inning while the game against Pleasant was a scheduled contest for Thursday.
“I wanted to finish the game against Graham, but still play Pleasant,” NU head coach Dawn Draper said. “As a former r…
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