Sports
April 17, 2020

Jon Alder bowler earns Central District honor

By Tim Miller

Jonathan Alder High School senior Jacob Schrock has made quite a name for himself over the past few years at the bowling alley.


Schrock earned four varsity letters during his high school career as he helped lead the Pioneers to a great deal of success.
He assisted the program in capturing three consec...

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Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves
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Marysville’s volleyball program suffered a loss during its second conference match against Olentangy. The Lady Braves defeated the Lady Monarchs with the margins of 25-17, 27-25, 11-25 and 28-26. “We ...
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Avery Gallmeyer of Fairbanks (15) tips the ball back over the net against Cedarville. Also pictured for FHS is Gracie Boyer (10). The Lady Panthers won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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