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The North Union volleyball team honored their four seniors during senior night held on Tuesday, September 22nd. Front row are seniors Shallie Walders, Ainsley Ulrich, Maisey Bierstedt, Cloey Anderson; presenting the seniors with their gifts were Taylor Parsons, Ally Bierstedt, Samantha Hoye, Marissa Nielsen, Briley Henrisken, and Lucy Dryer.

Bison squeeze by Warriors for conference win

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union volleyball team suffered a five-set setback, falling 3-2 to North Iowa on Tuesday, Sept. 22, by scores of 19-25, 20-25, 25-13, … more

9/30/26

North Union senior Greyson Colegrove brought the big hammer with him as he broke through the senior banner prior to the Homecoming game against Graettinger-Terill/Ruthven-Aryshire.

Slow start but strong finish equals a homecoming win for the Warriors

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net ARMSTRONG — After spotting Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire 16 points in the first quarter, North Union shut down the Titans, scoring 30 … more

9/30/26

Following the triangular held at Estherville-Lincoln Central, North Union senior libero Cloey Anderson was recognized for the breaking the school record 816 digs. The record was previously held by Anna Ingalls. Pictured are center: Macie Schueller, Cloey Anderson and Ainsley Ulrich; back: Taylor Parsons, Bryn Nicoson, Shallie Walders, Aly Bierstedt, Maisey Bierstedt, Aslynn Sobolik and Marissa Nielsen.

Anderson breaks digs record

9/23/26

Going up for the block is North Union senior Maisey Bierstedt.

Warriors have successful week on the volleyball court

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union volleyball team continued its strong start to the season last week, going 4-1 and moving into the Class 1A rankings at No. 15. … more

9/23/26

Warriors compete at Emmetsburg Invitational

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net EMMETSBURG — Four runners competed in the Emmetsburg Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 15. In the girls race, Alexis … more

9/23/26

Linebacker #58 Max Merrill tackles the Riceville Wildcat ball carrier to stop their run and advancing the ball. Also coming to help if needed was #7 Carson Crouch, #17 Kael Vaske and #64 Hunter Geitzenauer.

Warriors continue winning streak against Riceville

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net RICEVILLE — North Union overcame a slow start to avenge last year’s football loss to Riceville on Friday. The Wildcats defeated the … more

9/16/26

Senior Ainsley Ulrich has been finding success at the serving line. Most recently against West Hancock, Ulrich had five ace serves to help the Warriors bring home the win.

Warriors take down Eagles

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net BRITT — Having swept West Hancock just a few days earlier, the North Union volleyball team repeated the feat Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Warriors got … more

9/16/26

Shallie Walders intensely watches the volleyball and times the hit perfectly to send the volleyball back over the net to score a point for the Warriors.

Warriors sweep Broncos

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union volleyball team improved to 2-0 in Top of Iowa West Conference play with a sweep of Belmond-Klemme on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The … more

9/9/26

North Union runs at Brooks Golf Course

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net OKOBOJI — The North Union cross country teams competed at the Iowa Great Lakes Invitational, hosted by Spirit Lake, last Thursday at Brooks … more

9/9/26

Alexis Cummins started her senior year of cross country with a 18th place finish at Spencer.

Cross Country kicks off season at Spencer

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net SPENCER — The North Union cross country teams ran their first meet of the 2026 season at Spencer last Thursday. In the girls’ varsity … more

9/2/26

Olivia Richardson gives it her all to pass the ball up to the front row during their conference match up.

Warriors defeat Garrigan 3-0

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union volleyball team finished its first week of play with a 3-2 record. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Warriors won their season and Top of … more

9/2/26

North Union line backer Jackson Hutchinson heads for the legs of Newell-Fonda’s ball carrier to try and stop him from advancing.

Warrior football can’t be stopped by Mustangs

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net Tied 7-7 midway through the first quarter, Class 8-Man No. 9 North Union looked like it might be in for a challenge from Newell-Fonda. That … more

9/2/26

Max Heinen scored for North Union in the first few seconds of the home opener following the kick off return. From this moment, Collins-Maxwell could not keep the Warriors from racking up the points for a 56-0 win.

Warrior Football brings home 56-0 season opener win

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net ARMSTRONG — From a game-opening 78-yard kickoff return by Max Heinen, the North Union football team dominated Collins-Maxwell, 56-0, in a Week … more

8/26/26

North Union football team consists of front row: Dyson Wikert, Kael Vaske, Max Merrill, Caden Zotz, Casey Rezac, Greyson Colegrove, Jackson Hutchinson, Gabe Whaley, Cooper Hoye, Michael Tobin; second row: Christian Reyes, Castor Kollasch, Zane Vaske, Hayden Laubenthal, Hunter Geitzenauer, Colin Kruse, Carson Crouch, Kyan Walter, Kaden Grimm, Drake Nelson, Noah Hersleff, Hunter Clendenen; third row: Austin Gillis, Lane Engelby, Aiden Caranza, Brock Marsh, Taylin Jones, Brekkyn Morphew, Jakob Ernster, Noah Campbell, Luke Hansen, Broc Bollig; fourth row: Brody Gochanour, Carter Villarreal, Diesel Kollasch, Knox Schueller, Brayden Brown, Myles Rolling, Liam Johnson, Tate Deling. Back row - coaches Ryan Rezac, Nathan Hanson, Matt Ernster, Alex Fisher and Robert Zotz. Missing Easton Hastings and Max Heinen.

North Union football looks for another successful year

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net In its first season playing 8-man football, North Union posted a winning season with a 5-4 record while going 3-3 in the district. The Warriors … more

8/19/26

North Union Warriors’ cross-country team is comprised of front from left: Alyssa Welbig, Alexis Cummins and Zephany Woods; back row: Edward Champney and Finnley Rockdaschel.

North Union Cross Country - small but determined

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union cross country teams will have a small but determined group of runners this fall, with just five athletes competing between the … more

8/19/26

Members of the North Union Warriors volleyball are front from left: Jameele Reyes, Shallie Walders, Cloey Anderson, Ainsley Ulrich and Maisey Bierstedt; second row: Lucy Dreyer, Briley Henriksen, Ally Bruhn, Taylor Parsons, Olivia Richardson, Samantha Hoye, Marissa Nielsen; third row: Lilly Gillis, Aspyn Dahl, Kendall Henriksen, RaeAnn Leach, Carlynn Zotz, Macie Schueller, Sophria Long, Journey Clendenen; back row: Olivia Kruse, Bryn Nicoson, Natalie Walders, Aslynn Sobolik, Jaycie Johnson, Liberty Burbank and Lexcy Redding.

NU volleyball to build on last year’s experience

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net After taking a big step forward in Nicole Hoye’s first season as head coach, the North Union volleyball team enters the 2026 season with plenty … more

8/19/26

North Union Softball team represents well on all conference teams

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net After winning the Top of Iowa West Conference title for the second straight season and posting an unbeaten conference record, North Union was … more

7/22/26

Five Warriors named to baseball all conference team

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union baseball team finished fourth in the Top of Iowa West Conference this season. Five players received all-conference honors from a … more

7/22/26

After a drop third strike, the Lake Mill’s batter sprints down the first baseline but was unable to beat the throw by NU catcher Shallie Anderson. Catching the softball for the out was first baseman Kyla Irmiter.

Warriors close out regular season

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union softball team closed out the regular season in impressive fashion, winning three games last week while completing a perfect 16-0 … more

7/8/26

North Union senior Cole Nicoson, along with his parents, Kristen and Jake Nicoson, were recognized during senior night held on Monday, June 29th.

Warriors finish fourth in Conference play

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union baseball team split its final two games of the regular season last week, both conference contests, to finish 8-8 in the Top of … more

7/8/26