NU girls soccer culture appears to be on uptick

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August 27, 2025

Members of North Union’s girls soccer team are from left, front row, Emma Justice, Jessanie Pfister, Kinley Balzer, Paisley Jordan, Kylee Balzer and Addy Lowe; middle row, Lyra Wigglesworth, Meah Bango, Hallie Young, Kailyn Colegrove, Olivia Ehrick, Kendall Wamsley and Rylee Horne; back row, head coach Bill Leroy, Katie Converse, Kale Keigley, Sam Price, Peyton Engle and assistant coach Sarah Hoffer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU girls soccer culture appears to be on uptick

By Bob Putman

The North Union girls soccer team may have a different look in 2025 than it did in 2024.

The difference may very well be the culture of the team.

There were some key players who graduated, including Lauren Hall, Leah Matlack, Rylan Riffle and Allison Stacklin,

However, for the most part Bill LeRoy, who...

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Members of North Union’s boys golf team are from left, front row, Austin McMahon, Reese Spriggs, Braylen Riffle, Hudsyn Wilson and Will Jones; middle row, Alex Jolliff, Wyatt Stacklin, Jenson Stover and Keegan Donohue; back row, assistant coach Garret Andrews, Josiah Stover, Ethan Monroe, Jaxon Jolliff and head coach Aric Brown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union golfers previewed

By Bob Putman

August 27, 2025

Boys The NU boys golf team has gotten off to a good start this season, winning four of five dual matches and finishing second in the Bellefontaine Invitational. Head coach Aric Brown welcomed four let...

North Union volleyball roster filled with proven talent

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North Union’s volleyball letter winners are from left, front row, Kennedy Harrah, Lexi Willis and Emma McElroy; back row, Avery Poling, Katelyn Zimmerman and Glory Blevins. The varsity team picture was not available at presstime. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union volleyball roster filled with proven talent

By Bob Putman

August 27, 2025

A pretty seasoned group of athletes has taken to the court for the North Union volleyball team. The Lady Cats finished with a 15-10 record in 2024 and reached the Division V Central District final. He...

Wildcat cross country teams will be limited by smaller rosters

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Athletes in North Union’s cross country program are from left, front row, Colton Smith, Wyatt Roby, Mack Marlette and Drew Chadwell; middle row, Kailin McElroy, Jack Hoover, Ben Bonnell, Josie Held and Allana Smith; back row, assistant coach Emma Hayward, assistant coach Josie Cunningham, Felix Plouck, Max Leavitt, Philip Ardrey and head coach Penny Cunningham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcat cross country teams will be limited by smaller rosters

By Bob Putman

August 27, 2025

Low numbers in both the boys and girls cross country teams will limit what North Union can do as a program. But those who are competing have the experience as they look to compete during the season. T...

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North Union golfers previewed

By Bob Putman

August 27, 2025

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North Union volleyball roster filled with proven talent

By Bob Putman

August 27, 2025

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Wildcat cross country teams will be limited by smaller rosters

By Bob Putman

August 27, 2025

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Members of the MHS varsity volleyball team are from left, front row, Jillian Sandy, Aaliyah West, Kenleigh Russell and Morgan Wilder; middle row, Annabelle Clair, Regan Forkin, Ava Landry, Kylie Jude and Lidia Zemskov; back row, Makayla Reece, Kara Moeller, Mya Schroeder and Fran Ortiz-Torres. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS spikers eye improvement

By Tim Miller

August 27, 2025

Marysville’s varsity volleyball team is under the direction of a new coach. Rebecca Boggs, who formerly played collegiate volleyball at The Ohio State University, has taken over the helm of the Lady M...

Veterans, newcomers highlight tennis roster

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Members of Marysville’s girls tennis program are from left, front row, Iris Baker, Abby Oboczky, Sami Haigh, Grace Buchanan, Zoey Griffin and Ady Bradford; second row, Saee Karpe, Carlee Althauser, Elizabeth Vasquez, Elara Baumbarger, Mae Archy, Sophia Hacker and Sophia Reams; top row, assistant coach Mitch Augenstein, Natalie Fair, Ada Burhanna, Lauren Hensinger, Ava Prescenzi, Lexi Renner, Nyla Baumbarger and head coach Bill Romine. (Photo submitted)

Veterans, newcomers highlight tennis roster

By Tim Miller

August 27, 2025

A mix of returning lettermen and newcomers have taken the court this season for the Marysville High School girls tennis team. The veterans include Natalie Fair (first singles), Nyla Baumbarger (second...

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Members of Marysville High School’s girls golf team are from left, front row, Ella Shaw, McKinley Samaniego and Addy Ross; middle row, Juliette Rister, Jorja Ary, Savannah Huntington and Vivian Moser; back row, head coach Juliet Litzel, Tori Cline and Kaitlyn Stover. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS golf teams previewed

By Tim Miller

August 27, 2025

Marysville’s girls golf team has already had a few tournaments to begin the 2025 season. The Lady Monarchs, under veteran head coach Juliet Litzel, are led by senior Jorja Ary. She is a two-year lette...