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September 29, 2016

Alder will look to remain perfect on Homecoming against Barons

By Tim Miller

Members of Jonathan Alder’s defense pursue a Pleasant ball carrier during a game from earlier this season. The Pioneers will host Buckeye Valley on Friday for their annual Homecoming game. Alder, ranked fifth in the state Division IV poll by the Associated Press, will take a 5-0 record into the ga...

Marysville girls wrestlers earn inaugural OCC championship

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Makayla Hanes of Marysville prepares to pin her Hilliard Darby opponent on Thursday. The Monarch girls capped an undefeated duals meet season and claimed the inaugural Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Photo submitted)

Marysville girls wrestlers earn inaugural OCC championship

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The Ohio Capital Conference inaugurated its first-ever championship in girls wrestling during the 2025-2026 season. Marysville’s girls ran the table against OCC opponents this winter to capture the co...

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North Union bowlers split matches with Bethel-Tate

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

North Union completed its regular-season bowling schedule on Thursday with a first-ever match against Bethel-Tate. The Wildcats earned a narrow victory in the boys match, winning 2,375-2,360. Zach How...

Monarch boys wrestlers topple Hilliard Darby; capture sixth consecutive conference title

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Marysville High School’s boys varsity wrestling team is pictured. The Monarchs defeated Hilliard Darby on Thursday to earn their sixth consecutive Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Monarch boys wrestlers topple Hilliard Darby; capture sixth consecutive conference title

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

For just the second time in the history of the program, Marysville’s boys wrestling team has captured six consecutive Ohio Capital Conference championships. The Monarchs did so Thursday evening when t...

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Marysville girls wrestlers earn inaugural OCC championship

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

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Monarch boys wrestlers topple Hilliard Darby; capture sixth consecutive conference title

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

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Seniors and returning lettermen for the Marysville boys basketball team are from left, front row, Drew Chaffin, Dawson Taylor, Cole Brewer and Owen Graves; back row, Ben Coil, Brennan Adkins and Levi Crouso. The seniors will be honored this evening prior to the Monarchs’ home game against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Seniors to be honored

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

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Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Cougar swimmers earn medals

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Union County’s Special Olympics athletes delivered a memorable performance at the State Indoor Winter Games held at The Ohio State University. The efforts against teams from across Ohio were highlight...

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Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) looks to set up the offense during Wednesday’s game against Fairfield Union. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Danny Bentley (11). (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Pioneer cagers down Fairfield Union

By Jack Christian

February 25, 2026

Jonathan Alder (16-5 overall, 8-1 Central Buckeye Conference) came away with a 63-49 win Wednesday over Fairfield Union (13-6) in a physical, hard-fought contest. The opening quarter was a back-and-fo...

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

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Kailin McElroy eyes the basket during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. McElroy tallied nine points during NU’s victory at Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

North Union put together a dominant second half Wednesday and earned a 65-48 victory at Mechanicsburg. Battling foul trouble all through the first half, the Lady Cats were not able to get into a good ...