NU opens tourney play with run-rule win
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May 18, 2026
North Union’s Leah Cox (right) prepares to unleash a pitch against Worthington Christian. Cox finished one walk away from pitching a perfect game during the Division V tournament game at NU. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU opens tourney play with run-rule win

By Bob Putman 

The next chapter of the 2026 North Union softball season began on Thursday.

A few days after winning their first Central Buckeye Conference title since 2022, the Lady Cats opened Central District Division V tournament play.

The opening line showed North Union (20-6), the fourth seed, reaching a distri...

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