Fairbanks golfers hope to climb in OHC standings
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August 21, 2024
FHS’ girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Nyla Greenbaum, Angeles Calderon, Lilli Kelley, Christy Headings, Caileigh Dominguez and Courtney Black; back row, head coach Chuck Lehman, Camdyn Bartow, Riley DaRe, Caitlin Hayes, Sarah Beckhoff and assistant coach Kaylee Mitton. Not pictured, Madeline Cunningham and Lillian Peck. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks golfers hope to climb in OHC standings

By Aleksei Pavloff

Fairbanks’ girls golf program seeks to get back on the winning track in the league this season.

Last season, the Lady Panthers saw three members of the program obtain All-League honors for the Ohio Heritage Conference.

Camdyn Bartow and Cassidy Jones received first-team recognition while Sarah Beckh...

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Marysville’s Delaney Sherwood prepares to release the ball down the lanes. MHS’ bowling teams have had solid results in recent tournaments. (File photo)
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Kellen Carter (23) of Marysville goes up for a shot. Carter scored 15 points during a 59-49 loss at Olentangy on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)
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