JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains
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October 2, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Anna Hayes (19) and Lily Boeckl (15) go up for a block attempt against Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers won in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains

By Tim Miller 

Red and black are the color schemes of the sports teams of both Jonathan Alder and Bellefontaine.

When the Central Buckeye Conference rivals, however, tangled on the volleyball court on Tuesday, the JA gym was awash in the color pink.

The match was JA’s Volley for a Cure, which is the annual fund ra...

MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin
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Marysville’s Mason Buckenburger (1) leaps for a header during the first half of action against the Bears. The Monarchs were shut out, 4-0, in a road match against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin
By Aleksei Pavloff 
October 2, 2025
There is no rest for the weary, especially for those teams seeking victories. Marysville’s boys soccer squad attempted to get back on the winning track but suffered another conference loss to Olentang...
FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit
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FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
As of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, members of the Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball team were waiting word as to whether they would have to forfeit their latest victory. The situation stems from...
Panther boys roll to soccer triumph
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Panther boys roll to soccer triumph
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team scored an 8-0 verdict over Grove City Christian. Nolan Baker, Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder each tallied a pair of goals. Baker, Luke Boehm, Kaylor Bowsher, Reid Hockman...
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MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin
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Marysville’s Mason Buckenburger (1) leaps for a header during the first half of action against the Bears. The Monarchs were shut out, 4-0, in a road match against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin
By Aleksei Pavloff 
October 2, 2025
There is no rest for the weary, especially for those teams seeking victories. Marysville’s boys soccer squad attempted to get back on the winning track but suffered another conference loss to Olentang...
FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit
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FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
As of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, members of the Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball team were waiting word as to whether they would have to forfeit their latest victory. The situation stems from...
Panther boys roll to soccer triumph
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Panther boys roll to soccer triumph
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team scored an 8-0 verdict over Grove City Christian. Nolan Baker, Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder each tallied a pair of goals. Baker, Luke Boehm, Kaylor Bowsher, Reid Hockman...
North Union spikers hand Lakers first CBC setback
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North Union spikers hand Lakers first CBC setback
By Bob Putman 
October 2, 2025
North Union earned a big volleyball win on the road Tuesday as the Lady Cats defeated Indian Lake 25-17, 25-15, 21-25, 25-17. It was the Lakers’ first Central Buckeye Conference loss and only their th...
Fair becomes first Lady Monarch netter to qualify for D-I district
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Natalie Fair of Marysville sends the ball back over the net. Fair won a Division I sectional singles title and will play in next week’s district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fair becomes first Lady Monarch netter to qualify for D-I district
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
Marysville High School senior Natalie Fair made Lady Monarch tennis history on Tuesday in Gahanna. Fair earned a berth in the upcoming Division I district tournament. “I believe this is the first dist...
JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced
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JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2025
Jonathan Alder High School has announced its 2025 Fall Homecoming Court. The JAHS Homecoming Court is pictured above from left to right: senior Emiy Webb escorted by Myles Guthrie; senior Calla Streit...