North Union Wildcats hang on for victory over Benjamin Logan
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October 3, 2026
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) escapes from the grasp of a Benjamin Logan defender. The Wildcats upped their record to 5-2 with a 28-26 victory. (Photo submitted)

North Union Wildcats hang on for victory over Benjamin Logan

By Bob Putman 

About the only thing missing from Friday night’s Central Buckeye Conference football contest between Benjamin Logan and North Union was a weather delay.

Everything else was pretty much in play from more than 275 yards in penalties, stoppages because of injuries to players and in the closing minutes...

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