North Union varsity baseball team splits recent contests

Sports

March 31, 2025

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) delivers a pitch to an opposing batter from Fredericktown during the team’s first home game of the season. The senior Wildcat accounted for three strikeouts and four walks while allowing one run on four hits on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union varsity baseball team splits recent contests

By Aleksei Pavloff

North Union’s baseball team secured a season-opening 5-1 win over Fredericktown at home late last week.

“It was a big first win for the guys,” NU head coach Chris Roseburrough said. “It was a big win for a young team and a good start to the season.”

Despite early morning showers, the Wildcat...

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Triad’s varsity softball squad is pictured from left, front row, Kaydee Roberts, Jessica Bernardi, Evelyn McCoy, Madi Bruce, Autumn Feasel, Riley Haser and Gracie Martin; second row, Victoria Kimball, Haillei Jenkins, Makahla Thuman, Isabella Russell, Kaitlyn Herron, Summer Trapp and Rachel Haser; third row, assistant coaches Tessie Covert, Megan King and Kristen Cooney and head coach Chelsie Matthews. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cardinal softball team facing another rebuilding year

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Members of Triad’s varsity and JV baseball teams are from left, front row, Adam Griffith, Alfred Johnson, Alex May, Waylin Holtsberry, Landon Tomlin, Wyatt Smith, Connor Hayes and Wesley Neer; second row, Silas Newland, JJ Roberts, Jayden Blackburn, Duncan Funderburgh, Colton Thomas, Blayk Thomas, Luke Botkins and Larry Lease; third row, Jake Kohler, Hayden Beswick, Adler Perry, Karson Meeker, Braydan Hoffman, Brant Bollack, Noah Meadows and Russell House; fourth row, assistant coaches Ronnie Fernandez, Feasel, Travis Cross and head coach Michael Phillips. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Veterans back for Triad baseball squad as new head coach takes helm in 2025

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