Strong third quarter propels Bellefontaine past North Union
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January 7, 2026
North Union’s Max White (5) leaps past Bellefontaine defenders during the first half. The junior Wildcat accounted for 10 points in the team’s loss to the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Strong third quarter propels Bellefontaine past North Union

By Aleksei Pavloff

A quick start in the third quarter by Bellefontaine paved the way to a 50-37 victory over North Union on Tuesday at North Union.

Trailing 19-18 at halftime, the Chieftains (5-6) scored 11 of the first 13 points to open the third quarter and kept the Wildcats (2-5) at bay the rest of the way.

“Bellef...

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