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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NU softball squad drops game to West Jefferson
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North Union’s Hazlee Hall assumes her defensive position at third base. The Lady Cats dropped a game to West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
NU softball squad drops game to West Jefferson
By Bob Putman 
March 27, 2026
For six innings on Wednesday, North Union and West Jefferson were locked into a pitcher’s duel. Lady Cat pitcher Leah Cox and her West Jefferson counterpart, Jenna Mannon, each gave up just one run du...
Lady Panthers win first game of spring break journey
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Lady Panthers win first game of spring break journey
By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
Fairbanks’ softball team upped its record to 2-0 during its first game in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Lady Panthers turned in a 10-0 verdict over Kenston (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) in six innings. Maddi Sines wa...
Lady Monarchs hold off P. Central for softball victory
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Brooklyn Gamby of Marysville drives the ball during a game earlier this week. Gamby hit a home run during a 10-7 win over Pickerington Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs hold off P. Central for softball victory
By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
Marysville’s varsity softball team upped its record to 2-0 with a 10-7 victory at Pickerington Central. The Lady Monarchs took a 4-0 lead into the bottom of the second. Pickerington Central tallied it...
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District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium
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Jonathan Alder Junior High School’s football stadium, pictured above, will be demolished as part of the district’s renovations to the campus starting next week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium
By Michael Williamson 
March 28, 2026
Jonathan Alder is inviting members of the community to get one last look at the junior high stadium and grand stands before the demolition and revitalization work starts next week. “As we look ahead t...
NU softball squad drops game to West Jefferson
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North Union’s Hazlee Hall assumes her defensive position at third base. The Lady Cats dropped a game to West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
NU softball squad drops game to West Jefferson
By Bob Putman 
March 27, 2026
For six innings on Wednesday, North Union and West Jefferson were locked into a pitcher’s duel. Lady Cat pitcher Leah Cox and her West Jefferson counterpart, Jenna Mannon, each gave up just one run du...
Lady Panthers win first game of spring break journey
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Lady Panthers win first game of spring break journey
By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
Fairbanks’ softball team upped its record to 2-0 during its first game in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Lady Panthers turned in a 10-0 verdict over Kenston (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) in six innings. Maddi Sines wa...
Lady Monarchs hold off P. Central for softball victory
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Brooklyn Gamby of Marysville drives the ball during a game earlier this week. Gamby hit a home run during a 10-7 win over Pickerington Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs hold off P. Central for softball victory
By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
Marysville’s varsity softball team upped its record to 2-0 with a 10-7 victory at Pickerington Central. The Lady Monarchs took a 4-0 lead into the bottom of the second. Pickerington Central tallied it...
Local boys hoopsters earn All-Ohio accolades
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These local high school boys basketball players have earned either second team or special mention honors All-Ohio in their respective divisions from the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. They are from left, Danny Bentley, Jonathan Alder, Division IV second team; Evan Wiedmann, Fairbanks, Division V special mention; and Dainon Lindsey, North Union, Division V special mention. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
Local boys hoopsters earn All-Ohio accolades
By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2026
There are six local boys high school basketball players who have earned All-Ohio honors for the 2025-2026 season in Divisions I, IV or V. The honors were recently announced by the Ohio Prep Sports Med...