NU Lady Cats drop soccer match to Urbana
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September 2, 2026
Jordan Shinault (24) of North Union makes a throw-in during a match against Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU Lady Cats drop soccer match to Urbana

By Bob Putman 

At this early stage of the season, the record of the North Union girls soccer team is obviously not where head coach Bill Leroy would like the Lady Cats to be.

However, Leroy is still very confident as to what lies ahead.

“The big picture is we are 0-5, but it just doesn’t feel like an 0-5 team,...

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