Jonathan Alder looks to rebound with game at Kenton Ridge
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October 16, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) escapes a would-be tackler from London during the team’s recent road game against the Red Raiders. The Pioneers are on the road again this week, venturing to Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder looks to rebound with game at Kenton Ridge

By Aleksei Pavloff

A loss is not the end of the world, but it can be a vital learning opportunity and a motivator.

Jonathan Alder’s football program suffered its first loss of the regular season last week at London, 38-0.

It was the fourth time the Red Raiders shut out an opponent and the first time the Pioneers were ...

Local high school bowling teams have mixed results
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North Union’s Max White (5) boxes out an Indian Lake player during Tuesday’s game at North Union. The Wildcats’ Wyatt Arver is at the far left. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) takes a shot from the arc during the first quarter of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for 22 points leading the team to a 43-40 victory over visiting Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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Triad’s bowling teams split matches with Elgin. The Lady Cardinals turned in a 1272-1225 verdict over the Marion County team. The Triad boys fell 2052-1433 to the Comets. Izzy Russell led the girls wi...
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North Union’s Max White (5) boxes out an Indian Lake player during Tuesday’s game at North Union. The Wildcats’ Wyatt Arver is at the far left. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) takes a shot from the arc during the first quarter of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for 22 points leading the team to a 43-40 victory over visiting Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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Kelsey Strahm (40) of MHS shoots over a Hilliard Davidson opponent. Strahm tallied 10 points against the Wildcats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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