Wildcats snap two-game skid with 21-7 victory at Indian Lake
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September 26, 2026
North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) escapes the grasp of an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats won, 21-7. (Photo submitted)

Wildcats snap two-game skid with 21-7 victory at Indian Lake

By Bob Putman 

North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar may have not liked some scoring chances that got away on Friday in the Central Buckeye Conference opener at Indian Lake.

However, there is one thing that is not in doubt.

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Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) comes down with a circus catch which resulted in a 36-yard gain during the second half of Friday’s game. Henry had three catches for 101 yards and a touchdown and had another long touchdown reception negated by a Monarch penalty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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