Fairbanks Panthers, Jonathan Alder  Pioneers notch basketball wins
Sports
December 16, 2024
Braydon Wiedmann (3) of Fairbanks applies defensive pressure in this file photo. Wiedmann was stout on the offensive end of the court with 20 points during the Panthers’ victory on Friday over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks Panthers, Jonathan Alder Pioneers notch basketball wins

By Tim Miller 

Braydon Wiedmann poured in 20 points as Fairbanks’ boys hoop squad rolled to a 72-36 victory at Northeastern on Friday.

The victory upped FHS’ overall record to 5-0 and its Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 4-0.

The Panthers got out of the gate quickly and held a 21-8 lead after the opening period....

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The Journal-Tribune’s football players of the game for the second week of the 2025 season are from left, Mitchell Evans, Marysville; Nick Van Hoose, North Union; Trey Bentley, Jonathan Alder; Brody Hess, Triad; and Evan Wiedmann, Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah dives for the ball. The Lady Cats turned back Graham in three sets. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
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Sports
September 4, 2025
Sports editor Tim Miller emerged as the leader in the second week of the Pigskin Pickers. Miller won six of the nine games and now holds a 10-5 record for the season. Publisher Kevin Behrens and sport...
Journal-Tribune names gridiron players of game
Sports
The Journal-Tribune’s football players of the game for the second week of the 2025 season are from left, Mitchell Evans, Marysville; Nick Van Hoose, North Union; Trey Bentley, Jonathan Alder; Brody Hess, Triad; and Evan Wiedmann, Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
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The second week of the 2025 high school football season was more successful for Union County area teams. Marysville, North Union and Jonathan Alder were all victorious. The Journal-Tribune has named p...
Local volleyball squads win matches
Sports
North Union’s Kennedy Harrah dives for the ball. The Lady Cats turned back Graham in three sets. (Photo submitted)
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Playing its first Central Buckeye Conference volleyball match of the season, North Union made quick work of a visiting Graham squad. The Lady Cats won in three sets, defeating the Falcons 25-12, 25-3,...
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Marysville’s JJ Henry picks up yardage against KIPP Columbus. The Monarchs will travel to Lancaster on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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Lady Monarch spikers sweep Hilliard Bradley
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Annabelle Clair (14) prepares to blast the ball over the net against Hilliard Bradley. The Lady Monarchs won the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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