MHS spikers drop marathon Division I tourney match in five sets to Dublin Coffman
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October 24, 2025
Marysville’s Aaliyah West digs the ball in front of the net during Wednesday’s Division I tournament match against Dublin Coffman. Also pictured for MHS are Mya Schroeder (9) and Annabelle Clair (14). The Lady Monarchs dropped the two-hour match in five sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS spikers drop marathon Division I tourney match in five sets to Dublin Coffman

By Tim Miller 

It may have been one of the more competitive volleyball matches played this season by any team that calls the Union County area its home.

It’s a shame that a local squad had to lose.

“This was a heart-breaker,” said Marysville head coach Rebecca George. “We knew it would be a dog fight and wou...

JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
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JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
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The conclusion of head coaching eras can sometimes be bittersweet. Jonathan Alder has seen a tremendous amount of success with Jordan McMurray at the helm of the school’s boys soccer program. Some may...
Local athletes of week named
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Local athletes of week named
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The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. Junior wrestler Cami Leng is Marysville’s top athlete. Leng helped lead the MHS girls team to a 77-6 triumph over Olentangy. She scored a 19-3 t...
Cagers on wrong end of scores
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Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Cagers on wrong end of scores
By Tim Miller, Bob Putman 
January 21, 2026
A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...
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Cagers on wrong end of scores
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Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...
Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather
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Former North Union wrestler Alec O’Reilly, grandson of former and well-known NU head wrestling coach Don Wasserbeck, officiates during a match at the 2026 Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event
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Jonathan Alder’s Allison Funk (right) scrambles with Benjamin Logan’s Addie Anderson (left) during a match at 140 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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A total of four area programs tested their skills at the recent Heart of Ohio girls wrestling invitational. Teams from Jonathan Alder, Triad, Fairbanks and Benjamin Logan ventured to Mechanicsburg Hig...