Wildcats
 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

By By TIM MILLER 


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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