October 8, 2026

NUMS gridders sweep Ben Logan

By BOB PUTMAN

North Union Middle School picked up a pair of football victories over Benjamin Logan.

The seventh-grade team won 40-6.

Nash Miller and Owen McCalf each had two rushing touchdowns, while Parker Jordan had one.

Landon Swihart connected with Alex Moore for a passing touchdown and Porter Davis returned a blocked punt for another touchdown.

The eighth-grade team notched 30-22 victory.

Wesley Hajjar passed for three touchdowns, two to Will Price and one to Kaydence Hughes.

Hajjar also ran for one score.

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