Wildcat
 on January 9, 2025

Wildcat cagers hold off Shawnee Braves, 48-36

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

North Union held Springfield Shawnee to just two points in the middle two quarters and went on to defeat the Braves 48-36 in Central Buckeye Conference play at Shawnee last Friday.

The Wildcats (5-5 overall, 3-0 CBC) led 17-14 at the end of the first quarter. But they allowed just two points in the second quarter`to take a 29-16 lead into halftime.

North Union did even better defensively in the third quarter not allowing Shawnee (6-3, 3-1) to score, giving it a 40-16 edge with one quarter left to play.

Miles Hall led North Union with 27 points, connecting six times from behind the three-point arc. Danion Lindsey and Tyler Krebehenne each had six points.

North Union

Lindsey 2-0-6, Hajjar 1-2-5, Kyle 2-0-4, Krebehenne 2-2-6, Hall 7-7-27. Three-point goals: Hall 7, Lindsey 2, Hajjar 2.

Shawnee

Earles 4-0-10, Jones 2-0-6, Young 1-0-2, Dixon 1-1-3, Dingeman 3-0-8, Haddock 3-0-7. Three-point goals: Earles 2, Jones 2, Dingeman 2, Haddock.

North Union won the JV game 41-36.

Lindsey and Trace Huff each had nine points for the Wildcats.

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