on September 17, 2026
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (right) prepares to pass the ball during Friday’s game at Jonathan Alder. The Wildcats dropped a 26-14 verdict to the Pioneers. (Richwood Gazette photo by Tim Miller)
Wildcats suffer first football setback of season at Jonathan Alder
Wyatt Arver (21) of the Wildcats returns the ball on a special teams play against Jonathan Alder. (Richwood Gazette photo by Tim Miller)
Something had to give Friday evening when a pair of local football teams were looking to stay undefeated. North Union took its 3-0 record into the game at Jonathan Alder, which was also unbeaten after a trio of contests.
Pioneer head coach Brett Glass may have summed up his team’s 26-14 victory the best way. “The game was ugly in some ways for both teams and I don’t think either team found an offensive flow,” he said. “We won the g…
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