OHSAA will expand gridiron playoffs; top 12 teams in each region will qualify beginning with 2021 season

By Tim Miller

Fairbanks’ Riordin Stauffer (24) picks up yardage during the 2019 game against West Liberty-Salem. The Ohio High School Athletic Association will expand the state playoffs from eight teams in each region to 12, beginning with the 2021 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks diamond teams split games

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Jenna Dee smacked a home run and drove in four runs as Fairbanks’ softball team toppled Northeastern 16-0. Dee, Anna Dulle and Macy Kise each finished the five-inning contest with three hits. Elizabet...

MHS LAX squad falls to Thomas Worthington

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Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) gets sandwiched in between two Thomas Worthington defenders during the first half of action. The Monarch attackman scored two goals in the team’s division loss to the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS LAX squad falls to Thomas Worthington

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 24, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team suffered a 12-2 setback during a divisional matchup against Thomas Worthington. “We struggled on offense today, starting with the clear and turnovers,” said MHS head co...

Fairbanks senior Gearhart sets new girls track records

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Fairbanks’ Ally Gearheart (left) is pictured competing during a race. Gearheart set three new school track records within a recent four-day period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks senior Gearhart sets new girls track records

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Fairbanks High School senior Ally Gearheart has had record-setting track performances over the past few days. She broke three girls school records within a four-day time span. One of her new records w...

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Local netters split matches

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

The boys tennis team from Jonathan Alder scored a 4-1 victory over Urbana. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Spriggs (U) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) topped Astacran (U) 6-1, 6-1; -Shadul Kadam (JA) ...

MHS girls place first, boys are runners-up during track meets

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Angel-Christina Moss of Marysville clears a hurdle during the 100 meter event. The Lady Monarch claimed first place in the race and helped lead the team to a triangular meet victory over Westland and Central Crossing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS girls place first, boys are runners-up during track meets

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Marysville’s girls and boys track and field squads opened the home portion of the 2025 season on Tuesday. The Monarchs hosted Central Crossing and Westland. The Lady Monarchs tallied 84 points to win ...

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North Union’s Kale Keigley (17) slides into third base following a pass ball from Dublin Jerome’s catcher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Cat softball squad topples Jerome

By Bob Putman

April 24, 2025

North Union was in attack mode right from the beginning of its non-league home softball game against Dublin Jerome on Tuesday. Led by a four-hit performance from junior Kennedy Harrah, the Lady Cats (...