Lady Panther spikers win battle of unbeatens with victory over Madison Plains Golden Eagles
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September 22, 2025
Sydney Nicol (5) and Livi Maine go up for a block during a Fairbanks volleyball match against Madison Plains. The Lady Panthers won the battle between two unbeaten teams in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panther spikers win battle of unbeatens with victory over Madison Plains Golden Eagles

By Tim Miller 

Something had to give when the volleyball teams from Fairbanks and Madison Plains took to the Panther court.

Both squads, which are in opposite divisions of the Ohio Heritage Conference, went into the battle with unblemished records.

The Golden Eagles (a member of the South Division) were 13-0 and FHS...

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