Alder, NU teams place first, second at Virg Rankin Invitational
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April 21, 2025
North Union’s Ben Bonnell enters the final stretch of the boys 4x800 meter relay at the annual Virg Rankin Invitational at North Union High School. The Wildcats’ relay squad placed fourth with a time of 9:32.60. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Alder, NU teams place first, second at Virg Rankin Invitational

By Bob Putman 

In what may have been a prelude into next month’s Central Buckeye Conference track championships, Jonathan Alder and North Union battled each other on Thursday during the North Union Virg Rankin Invitational.

The Pioneers were able to finish on top in both the girls and boys meets, but North Union ...

Marysville cagers fall in tournament to P. Central
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Marysville cagers fall in tournament to P. Central
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Marysville boys wrestlers will compete in D-I district tournament at H. Darby
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Brian Waller, left, is in his stance in order to defend a shot during a 113-pound match at the Division I sectional tournament. Waller will compete in the Division I district tournament Friday and Saturday at Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Marysville boys wrestlers will compete in D-I district tournament at H. Darby
By Tim Miller 
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Danny Bentley (left) of Jonathon Alder draws a foul on a layup during Tuesday's game against Marion-Franklin. Bentley poured in 35 points during JA's tournament victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder boys cagers beat Marion-Franklin; advance to Division IV district title game
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Marysville cagers fall in tournament to P. Central
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By Jack Christian 
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Brian Waller, left, is in his stance in order to defend a shot during a 113-pound match at the Division I sectional tournament. Waller will compete in the Division I district tournament Friday and Saturday at Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Marysville boys wrestlers will compete in D-I district tournament at H. Darby
By Tim Miller 
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The Marysville High School boys wrestling team will send 11 athletes into the Division I district tournament that will be held Friday and Saturday at Hilliard Darby High School. Monarch grapplers sche...
Jonathan Alder boys cagers beat Marion-Franklin; advance to Division IV district title game
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Danny Bentley (left) of Jonathon Alder draws a foul on a layup during Tuesday's game against Marion-Franklin. Bentley poured in 35 points during JA's tournament victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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