NU soccer team downs WJ
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September 13, 2024
North Union’s Emma Justice maneuvers the ball past West Jefferson defenders. The Lady Cats won their second match of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU soccer team downs WJ

By Tim Miller 

North Union ended a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over West Jefferson on Wednesday in girls soccer play at North Union.

The lone goal came at the 35:59 mark of the second half.

Freshman Zoni Robinson got an open look in front of the goal and made it count.

“I got the chance to score and I w...

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