Pioneer lacrosse crew notches second-straight win following 12-4 triumph over visiting Warhawks
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April 5, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Caleb Wiltshire (19) dodges Westerville Central’s Bobby Bixby (32) during the first half of action. The sophomore midfielder scored three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneer lacrosse crew notches second-straight win following 12-4 triumph over visiting Warhawks

By Aleksei Pavloff

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team notched its second straight win following a 12-4 over Westerville Central.

“I thought our guys came out and played really hard,” JA Head Coach Rob Davis said. “There are some areas of the game where we need to get better.”

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Monarch bowlers advance to Division I district tournaments
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By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Marysville High School boys and girls bowling teams delivered solid performances at the Ohio High School Athletic Association sectional tournament held at HP Lanes. The MHS boys placed third and t...
Game moved up a day
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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) attempts a shot during a recent game. The No. 1-seeded Pioneers’ tournament opener has been moved up a day. The contest against No. 18 Cristo Rey Columbus was originally scheduled to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. on the Pioneers’ court. The Division IV post-season game has been moved to this Thursday at 7 p.m. The reason for the change is that Jonathan Alder officials on Friday will be setting up the gym for boys and girls sectional wrestling tournaments that will be held Saturday and Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
Monarch bowlers advance to Division I district tournaments
Sports
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Marysville High School boys and girls bowling teams delivered solid performances at the Ohio High School Athletic Association sectional tournament held at HP Lanes. The MHS boys placed third and t...
Game moved up a day
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) attempts a shot during a recent game. The No. 1-seeded Pioneers’ tournament opener has been moved up a day. The contest against No. 18 Cristo Rey Columbus was originally scheduled to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. on the Pioneers’ court. The Division IV post-season game has been moved to this Thursday at 7 p.m. The reason for the change is that Jonathan Alder officials on Friday will be setting up the gym for boys and girls sectional wrestling tournaments that will be held Saturday and Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
MHS boys swimmers qualify for Division I state competition
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 These Marysville High School swimmers from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Brady Cordonnier and Rylan Brown qualified for the Division I state meet in both the 200 and 400 yard freestyle relays. The state meet will begin on Friday in Canton. (Photo submitted)
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State tournament berths and new school records were established when Marysville High School’s swim teams competed at the Division I district meet. The event was held at Ohio University in Athens. The ...
North Union boys cagers top Graham
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North Union’s Alex Jolliff (4) drives toward the basket against Graham. The Wildcats wrapped up their regular season with a victory. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
February 25, 2026
There were a lot of things going on for the North Union boys basketball team as it prepared for its regular-season ending game at home against Graham. There is that special moment when you honor senio...
Amanda-Clearcreek upsets Lady Cats in tournament
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North Union’s Glory Blevins (11) goes to the basket in this file photo. Blevins scored 17 points during NU’s tournament loss to Amanda-Clearcreek. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
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