NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin
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January 15, 2025
North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) sifts past Olentangy Berlin’s Cami Elliott (42) during the second half of action. The Lady Cat notched 22 points during the team’s road win over the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

North Union’s girls basketball squad showed poise in the face of adversity Monday evening.

That ability gave the Lady Cats enough of an edge to overtake Olentangy Berlin (9-5), 51-49.

Led by Kennedy Harrah’s 22-point performance, NU recovered from a less-than-desirable first quarter to take the le...

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