Fairbanks claims district title with win over North Union

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May 23, 2025

Fairbanks' Maddie Sines (left) catches a pass to third base while North Union's Kailin McElroy slide before being called safe by the official. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks claims district title with win over North Union

By Bob Putman

Fairbanks got things started quickly and then finished strong on Friday in its Division V Central District softball final against North Union at Marysville High School.

Those two things earned the Lady Panthers a district title as they defeated the Lady Cats 8-3.

“It was huge for us getting the lead...

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Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) takes a shot amid a heavy Shamrock defense during the second half of action. The Monarch accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to Dublin Coffman. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Campaign concludes for MHS LAX squad

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 23, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team recently concluded its season. The 13th-seeded Monarchs fell 14-3 to the fourth-seed Dublin Coffman, 14-3, during both teams’ first-round playoff game. “Overall, the la...

JA wins second lacrosse playoff game of season

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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) wins a face-off during the first half of action against Archbishop Alter’s Jackson Neace. The senior Pioneer won 15 face-offs during the team’s win over the visiting Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA wins second lacrosse playoff game of season

By Aleksei Pavloff

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Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team had never won two playoff games in its history. That changed following a recent 7-6 victory over fifth-seeded Kettering Alter (14-2). “I’m just elated,” JA Head Co...

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Fairbanks High School has new athletic director

By Tim Miller

May 23, 2025

Fairbanks High School has a new athletic director. Superintendent Adham Schirg announced that Grey Huston will assume the position. He will replace Logan Dunn, who is leaving the district to become th...

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County officials investigating cyber security incident

By Michael Williamson

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Campaign concludes for MHS LAX squad

By Aleksei Pavloff

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Barton throws no-hitter as Alder wins game

By Tim Miller

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A re-location of the game did not hamper Jonathan Alder’s baseball team from earning its 22nd victory of the season on Wednesday. It also didn’t stop Tyler Barton from throwing a no-hitter. The only t...

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Owen Woody of Fairbanks rips a base hit in this file photo. Woody helped the Panthers to a win over Springfield Catholic Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panthers win contest

By Tim Miller

May 23, 2025

Fairbanks’ baseball team turned in a 5-4 verdict over Springfield Catholic Central earlier this week. The Irish took a 4-1 lead in the top of the third inning. FHS narrowed its deficit with a couple o...