Jonathan Alder grapplers win CBC Kenton Trail title; place second overall to St. Paris Graham
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February 18, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Edward Anderson (right) tries to find an opening for a takedown during the Division II regional state duals earlier this season. The 126-pounder placed first in his weight division during the Central Buckeye Conference’s wrestling tournament last weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder grapplers win CBC Kenton Trail title; place second overall to St. Paris Graham

By Aleksei Pavloff

The Scarlet and Black grapplers of Jonathan Alder ended their regular season atop their conference division.

The Central Buckeye Conference wrestling tournament was held at Jonathan Alder High School.

Both North Union and Jonathan Alder competed in the event.

The Pioneers secured their sixth consecutiv...

Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
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Row 1: Wendy Brown (mom), Erica Brown, Matt Brown (dad) Row 2: Natalie Brown (sister), Abby Brown (sister) Row 3: Josh Colvin (IU Kokomo Head Track and Cross Country Coach), David Barnett (Jonathan Alder Asst. Track Coach), Justin Creps (Jonathan Alder Head Track and Cross Country Coach) (Photo submitted)
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Griffin Beery running the ball during a scrimmage against Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
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Row 1: Wendy Brown (mom), Erica Brown, Matt Brown (dad) Row 2: Natalie Brown (sister), Abby Brown (sister) Row 3: Josh Colvin (IU Kokomo Head Track and Cross Country Coach), David Barnett (Jonathan Alder Asst. Track Coach), Justin Creps (Jonathan Alder Head Track and Cross Country Coach) (Photo submitted)
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