JA rallies for victory over Bloom-Carroll
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September 6, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (11) reaches over top of Bloom-Carroll defensive back Robert Williams (2) during the second quarter of action. The senior receiver accounted for 78 yards on four catches in the team’s win over the Bulldogs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA rallies for victory over Bloom-Carroll

By Aleksei Pavloff

When things go wrong, resilience is a powerful tool.

That’s what Jonathan Alder’s football team showed Friday with a 14-10 win over visiting Bloom-Carroll.

“A win’s a win,” JA coach Brett Glass said. “We have a lot to clean up, but we are going to be happy tonight.”

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