Vermilion Sailors make waves in final minutes; rally for 35-21 playoff victory over North Union
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October 31, 2026
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage on the ground. The Wildcats saw their season come to an end with a 35-21 setback at Vermilion during the Division V state playoffs. (Photo submitted)

Vermilion Sailors make waves in final minutes; rally for 35-21 playoff victory over North Union

By Bob Putman 

North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar had a pretty simple explanation at the conclusion of Friday night’s Division V, Region 18 playoff game at Vermilion.

“I know it is easy to say this, but we did not make enough plays when we needed to,” Hajjar said.

Scoring 21 points in the last five mi...

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Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) chases the ball after Granville quarterback Jackson McMillan (9) strips it. McCain had intercepted a pass from McMillan, but lost it on the fumble. McCain, though, was able to recover the pigskin. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Noah Kusek (8). (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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Former North Union cross country runner and current NU assistant coach Emma Hayward is pictured at the recent Chicago Marathon. (Photo submitted)
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North Union’s Luke Brown (24) and Trenor Kyte (9) celebrate during a game. The Wildcats will travel to Vermilion this evening to open the 2026 Division V playoffs. (Photo submitted)
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