JA soccer squad clubs BL
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September 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill delivers a shot on a penalty kick during the first half of action against the Raiders. The junior Pioneer accounted for five goals in the team’s 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA soccer squad clubs BL

By Aleksei Pavloff

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team remained undefeated following a 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan.

The Pioneers are riding high after another Central Buckeye Conference victory put the team’s standing at 4-0 in circuit play.

JA currently stands with a 7-1-1 overall record.

Head coach Jordan McMurray st...

JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
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Jonathan Alder’s Makenna Keene (15) tries to earn possession against Benjamin Logan’s Brooklyn Smedley (23) and Ella Chamberlain (3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 17, 2025
Losses are a dime a dozen, but some tend to sting more than others. That’s how Jonathan Alder head girls soccer coach Randy Spain felt after his team’s 4-3 loss to  Benjamin Logan. “This one stings,” ...
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
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Fairbanks’ Max Winner (3) picks up yardage against Madison Plains earlier this season. The Panthers will host Southeastern for Homecoming on Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
Fairbanks High School head football coach Dave Carroll probably said it best. “They’re like us… struggling,” he said. Carroll was referring to his team’s Homecoming opponent on Friday. The Panthers wi...
Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson
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Grady Evans (51) of Marysville grabs hold of a Hilliard Bradley ball carrier. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Davidson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
The second leg of a tough four-game stretch for Marysville’s football team will feature another squad from Hilliard. Coming off a 42-14 home setback at the hands of Hilliard Bradley last week, the Mon...
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JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
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Jonathan Alder’s Makenna Keene (15) tries to earn possession against Benjamin Logan’s Brooklyn Smedley (23) and Ella Chamberlain (3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 17, 2025
Losses are a dime a dozen, but some tend to sting more than others. That’s how Jonathan Alder head girls soccer coach Randy Spain felt after his team’s 4-3 loss to  Benjamin Logan. “This one stings,” ...
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
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Fairbanks’ Max Winner (3) picks up yardage against Madison Plains earlier this season. The Panthers will host Southeastern for Homecoming on Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
Fairbanks High School head football coach Dave Carroll probably said it best. “They’re like us… struggling,” he said. Carroll was referring to his team’s Homecoming opponent on Friday. The Panthers wi...
Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson
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Grady Evans (51) of Marysville grabs hold of a Hilliard Bradley ball carrier. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Davidson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
The second leg of a tough four-game stretch for Marysville’s football team will feature another squad from Hilliard. Coming off a 42-14 home setback at the hands of Hilliard Bradley last week, the Mon...
Local grid players of game named
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Local grid players of game named
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
The fourth week of the high school football season wasn’t as prosperous as the previous week for local teams. Jonathan Alder was the only area squad that won with a 42-23 victory over North Union. Cas...
Netters fall to Braves
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Marysville’s tennis squad dropped a 3-2 verdict to Olentangy. In doing so, the Lady Monarchs slipped to 8-6 overall and 1-2 in the Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conference. Singles -Mallipeddi...
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By Michael Williamson 
September 16, 2025
A Jerome Township resident says a lack of stormwater regulations in Jerome Village could mean legal issues for Union County. Scott Sonnenberg, who lives on Wells Road between two portions of the Jerom...