Pioneers hope to stay on course with contest at North Union
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September 12, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) rushes past defenders while getting blocks downfield on a screen pass during last week’s home game against Bloom-Carroll. The Pioneers are set to travel to Richwood today to face North Union. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers hope to stay on course with contest at North Union

By Aleksei Pavloff

Even when things are prosperous, those with high goals must stay on the track that got them there.

That is what JA football coach Brett Glass preaches ahead of the Pioneers’ road matchup against North Union this evening.

The team is in good spirits after its 14-10 win over Bloom-Carroll last week.

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