Lady Cats rally, hold off Centerburg; advance to Division III district championship contest
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May 17, 2023

Lady Cats rally, hold off Centerburg; advance to Division III district championship contest

By Bob Putman

North Union first baseman Ryleigh Rasey keeps a eye on a Utica batter with a runner at the bag. Rasey helped NU beat Centerburg by driving in three runs.

(Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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From the very beginning of a Division III district semifinal at Centerburg, North Union hea...

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