First computer grid ratings released; JA ranked No. 2 in region, NU listed eighth
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September 26, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) puts a hit on a Columbus Academy ball carrier. The Pioneers are ranked second in Region 15 of Division IV. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first football computer ratings this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

First computer grid ratings released; JA ranked No. 2 in region, NU listed eighth

By Tim Miller 

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its first weekly football computer ratings for the 2025 season.

The OHSAA uses the computer ratings to determine the teams that will compete in the post-season playoffs.

The top 12 teams in each region of each division at the end of the regular se...

Jonathan Alder boys claim third straight CBC soccer title
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Jonathan Alder defender Ben Buckley (19) heads a ball from the other side of the pitch during the team’s home win over Indian Lake. The Pioneers solidified their status as Central Buckeye Conference champions for the third year in a row after beating the Lakers 7-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder boys claim third straight CBC soccer title
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Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Picciano (20) attempts a shot on Indian Lake’s goalkeeper during the team’s home victory. Picciano accounted for five goals and two assists in the team’s win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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Griffin Osborne (14) of North Union picks up yardage during a game from earlier this season. The Wildcats will host Indian Lake this evening. (Photo submitted)
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Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Picciano (20) attempts a shot on Indian Lake’s goalkeeper during the team’s home victory. Picciano accounted for five goals and two assists in the team’s win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team is on the verge of a Central Buckeye Conference title following a 11-0 win over Indian Lake. “I thought it was a really good game for us to focus on all things we ar...
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Griffin Osborne (14) of North Union picks up yardage during a game from earlier this season. The Wildcats will host Indian Lake this evening. (Photo submitted)
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With one half of the regular season for the North Union football team completed, the preliminaries are over. Not too disparage anything that was done in the first five games, but the rubber is ready t...