Ronnie Rayburn (left), of North Union, attempts to find a lane to the basket while two Pleasant defenders attempt to shut down his drive. Rayburn was the Wildcats’ leading scorer with 27 points during a 66-51 loss.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)
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The North Union Wildcats faced off against the Pleasant Spartans in what could be a preview of the next Mid Ohio Athletic Conference Red Division champion. For the Wildcats, the struggle to shake their shadows of a tough Spartan defense led to 66-51 setback on Thursday.