J. Alder Pioneers will battle at Bellefontaine in important Central Buckeye contest
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September 9, 2020

J. Alder Pioneers will battle at Bellefontaine in important Central Buckeye contest

By Tim Miller

Will Heisler of Jonathan Alder (26) battles his way against North Union’s defense. The Pioneers will travel to Bellefontaine on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)

The Pioneers of Jonathan Alder will face a team similar to themselves when the high school football regular season reaches it...

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