Sports
March 26, 2026
North Union’s varsity softball team is pictured from left, front row, Hazlee Hall, Kailin McElroy, Regan Fox, Leah Cox, Laela Caldwell, Karie Leiter and Chloe McElroy; second row, Tinlee Martino, Rylee Fox, Meleia Primavera, Jenna Berridge, Emma McElroyand Adalee Hunt; back row, head coach Dawn Draper, assistant coach Terry Setser, Kale Keigley, Josie Held, Kailyn Colegrove, assistant coach Steve Allen and assistant coach Logan Martino. Not pictured, Kennedy Harrah. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Hall of Fame coach Dawn Draper returns to NU softball dugout
The past of North Union softball is definitely connected to the present as the Lady Cats prepare of the 2026 season.
Dawn Draper coached North Union for 22 years and last guided the team in 2021,
She recorded 447 wins during that time and is a member of the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches ...


