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NU bowlers place at sectionals, qualify for DII District tournament

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette The North Union girls bowling team qualified for Division III district tournament following sectional play on Saturday...

February 22, 2024

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OHSAA expands divisions for sports starting in 2024-25

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette A recent ruling by the Ohio High School Athletic Association will cause a major shakeup in several high

February 22, 2024

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Lady Cats secure third straight CBC title; NU’s Benedict claims 1,000 career points

The North Union girls basketball team achieved another one of its season goals last Wednesday. After clinching a third straight Central Buckeye

February 15, 2024

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Wildcats earn second seed in postseason tournament

North Union earned the second seed for the Central District’s Division III boys basketball tournament draw that was held on Sunday. The

February 15, 2024

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NUMS captures eighth grade title

Pictured in bottom row, from left to right, are Shaylin Pursley, Reeslyn Riffle and Andi McElroy. In the top row, from left to right, are Morgan Mask,...

February 15, 2024

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Wildcats defeat Warriors on the road, 64-56

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette North Union used a strong first half to get past Northwestern 64-56 on Friday in Central Buckeye Conference boys baske...

February 15, 2024

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Wildcat bowlers take second in Mad River Division tourney

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette The North Union girls bowling team put together an outstanding effort recently in the Central Buckeye Conference

February 15, 2024

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Lady Cat takes on Triad girls invite

North Union’s Rylan Riffle (left) dances with Watkins Memorial’s Mila Cruz (right) during the consolation quarterfinals at 100 pounds. The Lady Cat gr...

February 15, 2024

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NUMS boys split contests

The North Union Middle School boys basketball team recently split a pair of Central Buckeye Conference tournament games. The seventh-grade team defeat...

February 15, 2024

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Wildcats notch victories over Shawnee and Centerburg, extend winning streak to six games

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette Coming off a big Central Buckeye Conference win on Friday, North Union made it a cleansweep weekend with

February 8, 2024

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Lady Cats claim third straight divisional title

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette North Union clinched the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title on Saturday with a 57-44 road

February 8, 2024

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NU Lady Cats earn sixth seed in Central District Tournament

Coming off a third straight Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title, the North Union girls basketball earned a sixth seed for the

February 8, 2024

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Wildcats compete at Whetstone duals

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette The North Union wrestling won five of six matches on Saturday at the Whetstone Duals. The Wildcats defeated Thomas Wor...

February 8, 2024

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Wildcat bowlers tally first win over Indian Lake

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette The North Union boys bowling team recorded its first win of the year, edging out Indian Lake by one pin (2234-2233). T...

February 8, 2024

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NUMS tally pair of wins

Emmy Eastman of North Union Middle School looks for an open teammate during Monday’s seventh-grade Central Buckeye Conference tournament game against ...

February 8, 2024

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Wildcats glide to fourth straight win after pouncing on visiting Falcons

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette The final touch happens when the basketball finds its way into the bottom of the net. But in most cases,

February 1, 2024

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Lady Cats rebound with win over Indian Lake, 61-40

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette North Union’s girls basketball squad needed a rebound and not just getting one off the glass. Playing

February 1, 2024

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Lady Cat takes on Iron Maiden

North Union’s Rylan Riffle (top) attempts to evade Hilliard Bradley’s Hali Rayburn (bottom) during a consolation match at 100 pounds. The Lady Cat too...

February 1, 2024

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NU grapplers compete in Raider Invitational

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette North Union’s wrestling program ventured to Benjamin Logan over the weekend to participate in the Raider Invitational....

February 1, 2024

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NU bowlers set school record against Lakers

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette The North Union bowling team each set high-water marks for season but it was not enough they each lost to Indian Lake....

February 1, 2024