FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title
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May 21, 2025
Fairbanks’ Jenna Dee celebrates with teammate Elizabeth Gregory (99), assistant coaches Josie Duncan (right) and Alexis Smith (left) following the senior’s home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Lady Panther accounted for one hit and two RBIs in the team’s win over Johnstown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

By Aleksei Pavloff

Fairbanks’ softball district semifinal game felt more like a championship contest Monday evening.

Despite the pressure, the second-seeded Lady Panthers pulled out a 3-0 triumph against seventh- seeded Johnstown, advancing the team to a district title game.

The crew from Milford Center is slated to f...

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Jonathan Alder’s Kylie Peterscheim attempts to put down a bunt in this file photo. Peterscheim had one of Alder’s three hits during a tournament loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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