September 10, 2026

North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage during a 2025 game. Arver rushed for 78 yards last week during a win over Northmor. (Richwood Gazette photo by Chad Williamson)

NU Wildcat gridders clobber Northmor; go to 3-0 on season

By BOB PUTMAN

The first half had things a little off-center for the North Union football team.

But the Wildcats had a much smoother time in the second half on Friday during the non-league contest at Northmor.

Leading 21-14 at the end of the opening half, North Union dominated play in the second half in earning a 41-14 victory over the Golden Knights.

“The first half was ugly, choppy or whatever word you want to use,” North Union head coach Nick Hajjar said. “But our kids responded in the second half and played like we did in our first two games.”

In those first two games that were wins over Pleasant and Waynesfield-Goshen, the Wildcats scored a to…

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