Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years
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September 18, 2025
Aaliyah West (15) of Marysville blasts the ball past a couple of Thomas Worthington defenders. The Lady Monarchs won a marathon, five-set match for their first Ohio Capital Conference victory in two years. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years

By Tim Miller 

Marysville High School’s varsity volleyball team went into Tuesday’s match against Thomas Worthington waiting two years for an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division victory.

A couple more hours weren’t going to hurt.

A two-plus hour marathon that stretched to the limit of five sets produced ...

Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten
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Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten
By Tim Miller 
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A Fairbanks defense that intercepted four passes and limited the opponent to 150 yards of total offense led to the Panthers’ first victory of the 2026 football season. Fairbanks turned back Southeaste...
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
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An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2026
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Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
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Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
By Tim Miller 
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“The guys fought hard and I’m proud of them.” Those were the first words out of the mouth of Triad head football coach Tim Melvin after the Cardinals’ 28-27 loss to Cedarville on Homecoming night. “Fo...
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An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
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Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Triad linebacker Duncan Funderburgh (45) brings down a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). Triad will host Cedarville this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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