NU girls ranked in AP hoop poll

By From JT Staff Reports

North Union’s girls basketball team is ranked in the initial Associated Press poll of the 2021-22 season.
The Lady Cats (11-1) are ranked 16th in the Division III poll.
NU’s next action will be this evening at Buckeye Valley.
The D-III poll is as follows:
DIVISION III
1. Wheelersburg (2) 10-...

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