NU boys golf defeats Ben Logan; JA girls golf defeat Kenton Ridge
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August 26, 2026
Alex Joliff hitting off the tee during a golf tournament (Journal-Tribune file photo)

NU boys golf defeats Ben Logan; JA girls golf defeat Kenton Ridge

By Bob Putman 

North Union defeated Benjamin Logan 167-212 in boys golf action at Cherokee Hills.

The Wildcats’ Ethan Monroe and Hudsyn Wilson tied for medalist honors as each shot a 40.

Other North Union scores were Alex Jolliff (43), Jenson Stover (44), Will Jones (50) and Rawley Risner (54).

Leading Benjamin...

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