After 22 years at East Union, where he has taught math and PE, coached basketball, and served as athletic director, Coach Tim McDonald is retiring. We appreciate your committed service to Urchin athletics and wish you well, Coach Mac. Enjoy this new era! #Retirement#GoldStandard
Join us today for a homecoming celebration for our 4X 2A state champion Lady Urchins. The team is scheduled to be home around 12:30-12:45. Everyone is welcome to join us for the celebration. Enter through the front of the school. #LadyUrchinSoftball#Homecoming#GoldStandard
The Lady Urchins run rule the Lady Bulldogs in six innings to take game one of the championship series. Game two tomorrow at 4:45. Let’s go, Lady Urchins! #StateChampionship#Believe#GoldStandard
The adage 'all good things must come to an end' holds true tonight for the 2026 EU varsity baseball team, as they conclude their journey in the third game of round three. Win or lose, our loyalty remains unwavering, wrapped in brown and gold. #UrchinPride#GoldStandard
Congratulations to Payton Jordan, who has signed to continue his academic and powerlifting career at Blue Mountain Christian University. We are proud of the commitment and perseverance Payton has shown to reach this milestone.#UrchinPride#StudentAthlete#NextLevel#GoldStandard
Congratulations Lucy Cochran on being named 2A Miss Softball for the FOURTH year in a row! This incredible achievement speaks volumes about Lucy’s talent, work ethic, and dominance on the field. #UrchinPride#MissSoftball#4Peat#MakingHistory#GoldStandard
Congratulations to Coach Chase Brown on being named the Daily Journal’s 2025–26 Girls Coach of the Year! This well-deserved recognition comes after leading our Lady Urchins to a historic season, capturing the program’s first-ever state championship. #Epic#GoldStandard 
High School Football Coaching News
Jimmy Young has stepped down as head coach at Smithville and will now be the offensive coordinator at East Union. Young spent one year as head coach of the Seminoles where he guided the program to Class 1A playoffs last season.
The Lady Urchins get a big division win tonight, defeating Bruce Lady Trojans 68-4. Topping the scoreboard was Marley Clayton with 16 points followed by Josie Mae Bell with 12. The Lady Urchins are back in action Friday night. #LadyUrchinBasketball#GoldStandard
You have two opportunities to catch Urchin basketball this week, starting Tuesday night when the Urchins welcome division rival Bruce. Be here for a 6 PM tip off and get ready for an incredible atmosphere. #UrchinBasketball#BeEpic#GoldStandard
Not to be outdone by the Ladies, the Urchins also get a huge division victory tonight at home against Bruce. Many Urchins scored, but the leaders were Chase Johnson with 17, Luke Elder with 16, Ethan Adams with 14, and Keiston Walker added 12. #UrchinBasketball#GoldStandard
Our #1 has achieved a significant milestone with 1,000 career points. Congratulations, Caroline. We are extremely proud of your accomplishment and grateful for your contribution to our team. Keep it up! #LadyUrchinBasketball#Dynamite#GoldStandard
It was a great team effort up and down the court to get the big win tonight in Ingomar. Everyone left their heart on that court and contributed to a very successful night. Caroline Sherwood was lead scorer with 21 and Marley Clayton had 12. #LadyUrchinBasketball#GoldStandard
The Urchins swept the Falcons and Lady Falcons on their homecoming. The teamwork on the court was incredible. Ethan Adams led scorers with 26 points. Luke Elder had 18, Chase Johnson hit for 11, and Heath Wilkinson added 9. #UrchinBasketball#GoldStandard 
The Urchins defeated host Hickory Flat in their Thanksgiving Tournament. Chase Johnson was named MVP with 26 points. Luke Elder was hot tonight as well and added 22. The Urchins will welcome Houlka Tuesday for their first home game of the season. #UrchinBasketball#GoldStandard