Liberty Union’s late touchdown defeats North Union Wildcats

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August 31, 2024

NU’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) picks up yardage in this file photo. The Wildcats lost at Liberty Union on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Liberty Union’s late touchdown defeats North Union Wildcats

By Bob Putman

Things could not have started off better for North Union on Friday during a non-league football game at Liberty Union.

But the ending did not match the beginning as turnovers, penalties and defensive miscues by the Wildcats paved the way to a 39-34 loss to the Lions.

Liberty Union scored the game-winn...

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