JA Pioneers club West Liberty-Salem to kick off 2025 grid campaign
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August 23, 2025
Jonathan Alder quarterback Brock Hughes (right) drops back to pass against West Liberty-Salem. The Pioneers began the season with a 33-7 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

JA Pioneers club West Liberty-Salem to kick off 2025 grid campaign

By Eva Paspalis Case 

It was a new season, but Jonathan Alder’s football squad made a big statement.

The Pioneers started the year on the road at West Liberty-Salem on Friday, but even the unfriendly turf didn’t phase them.

Alder orchestrated an impressive 33-7 victory that showcased talent on both sides of the ball wi...

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