February 8, 2024
North Union’s Audrey Benedict (2) takes the ball past midcourt during a home game against Bishop Watterson. The Lady Cat tallied 13 points against Graham over the weekend. (Gazette photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Cats claim third straight divisional title
By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette
North Union clinched the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title on Saturday with a 57-44 road victory over Graham.
It was the Lady Cats’ (9-0 CBC, 13-7 overall) third straight Mad River title and fourth in the last five years.
North Union jumped out to a 7-2 lead in the first quarter, led by a pair of Addison Wedding baskets.
Graham (6-3, 11-10) battled its way back to a tie at 11.
However, a buzzer- beating foul line jumper from Gabby Lindsey gave North Union a 13-11 lead.
The Lady Cats dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Falcons 14-2 for a 27-14 halftime cushion.
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