North Union softball is back on top

Warriors secure fifth league title in past six years

With Monday’s 12-1 win over Lake Mills, the North Union softball team is the Top of Iowa West Conference champions once again. The Warriors have now won five of the last six league titles. Bishop …

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North Union softball is back on top

Warriors secure fifth league title in past six years

Titans end regular season with high-scoring win

Yager records 900th career strikeout as ELC ends North …

NU stumbles in regular season finale

GT/RA ousts North Union from playoffs

North Union softball is back on top

Warriors secure fifth league title in past six years

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Titans end regular season with high-scoring win

Yager records 900th career strikeout as ELC ends North …

NU stumbles in regular season finale

GT/RA ousts North Union from playoffs