Lady Panther spikers hope for “three-peat” in conference
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August 21, 2024
Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball squad is pictured from left, front row, Sara Lynch, Lexie Grant, Allie Boyd, Addison Grant, Sophie Bostwick, Sydney Nicol and Anna Dulle; back row, assistant coach Deb Boyd, Avery Gallmeyer, Maddi Sines, Liviann Maine, Claire Baker, Madeleine Peffer, Hannah Boehm, Gracie Boyer and head coach Allison Gorton. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Panther spikers hope for “three-peat” in conference

By Tim Miller 

Fairbanks High School’s volleyball squad defended its championship in the North Division of the Ohio Heritage Conference in 2023. FHS went unbeaten in 16 conference matches.

Head coach Allison Gorton feels her team has the ability to make it a “three-peat” this fall.

Gorton said several teams in...

NU bowlers drop matches to BL
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NU bowlers drop matches to BL
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North Union lost a pair of bowling matches to Benjamin Logan on Wednesday. The boys team was defeated 2735-2410. Riley Otten led the Wildcats with a 235 game and a 423 two-game series. Zach Howald fin...
MHS’ JJ Henry named to third-team All-Ohio honors
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Marysville senior JJ Henry (2) eludes a defender during a game from the 2025 season. Henry has been named to third-team All-Ohio honors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
MHS’ JJ Henry named to third-team All-Ohio honors
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A Marysville High School senior football player has earned All-Ohio accolades for the 2025 campaign. JJ Henry has been named to the state’s Division I third team as a running back by the Ohio Prep Spo...
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Hannah Boehm of Fairbanks (3) attempts a shot in this file photo. Boehm scored eight points during a victory over Northeastern on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panthers cruise to hoop victory over Jets; Triad squads fall
By Tim Miller 
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Northeastern didn’t provide much opposition for Fairbanks’ girls basketball team on Wednesday. The Lady Panthers (4-1) coasted to a 53-10 victory. Fairbanks held an 18-6 lead after the opening period ...
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Marysville senior JJ Henry (2) eludes a defender during a game from the 2025 season. Henry has been named to third-team All-Ohio honors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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Hannah Boehm of Fairbanks (3) attempts a shot in this file photo. Boehm scored eight points during a victory over Northeastern on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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