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October 8, 2026
North Union’s Dainon Lindsey catches the ball for a touchdown against a Benjamin Logan defender. The Wildcats held on for a 28-26 victory. (Photo submitted)

North Union Wildcat gridders hold off late Benjamin Logan comeback for 28-26 victory

 

By BOB PUTMAN

About the only thing missing from Friday night’s Central Buckeye Conference football contest between Benjamin Logan and North Union was a weather delay.

Everything else was pretty much in play from more than 275 yards in penalties, stoppages because of injuries to players and in the closing minutes a power outage that darkened the playing area.

When it all was sorted out, the Wildcats were able to withstand a closing rush by the Raiders and came away with a 28-26 victory.

“I don’t know if in my time I have ever been a part of everything that happened in the game,” North Union head coach Nick Hajjar said. “With that being said, I told our players after …

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