New coach at top of Lady Cat hoop program
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December 4, 2024
North Union’s girls varsity basketball squad is pictured from left, front row, Kailyn Colegrove, Catherine Hinkle and Glory Blevins; second row, Kailin McElroy, Gabby Lindsey, Kennedy Harrah and Emma McElroy; back row, head coach Mitchell Loomis, Brenna Martino and assistant coach Taylor Day. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

New coach at top of Lady Cat hoop program

By Bob Putman 

The North Union girls basketball team will have a different, but familiar, look to it for the 2024-25 season.

Mitchell Loomis is embarking on his first year as head coach of the Lady Cats. He succeeds Bri Jackson, who stepped away from coaching at the end of last season.

Loomis, though, will not be un...

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Marysville senior JJ Henry (2) eludes a defender during a game from the 2025 season. Henry has been named to third-team All-Ohio honors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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Hannah Boehm of Fairbanks (3) attempts a shot in this file photo. Boehm scored eight points during a victory over Northeastern on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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NU bowlers drop matches to BL
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North Union lost a pair of bowling matches to Benjamin Logan on Wednesday. The boys team was defeated 2735-2410. Riley Otten led the Wildcats with a 235 game and a 423 two-game series. Zach Howald fin...
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Northeastern didn’t provide much opposition for Fairbanks’ girls basketball team on Wednesday. The Lady Panthers (4-1) coasted to a 53-10 victory. Fairbanks held an 18-6 lead after the opening period ...
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