Fairbanks roundball teams earn victories; Jonathan Alder squads split verdicts
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January 6, 2026
In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann looks to pass the ball against opposing defenders. In the photo to the right, Mara Vicari goes up for a shot for the Lady Panther hoop squad. Wiedmann and Vicari helped their teams to recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks roundball teams earn victories; Jonathan Alder squads split verdicts

By Tim Miller 

The boys hoop squad from Fairbanks stepped outside conference competition and scored a 51-48 verdict over Granville.

The Panthers (who are 6-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference) upped their overall record to 10-1.

FHS took a 10-8 edge into the second period, but Granville knotted the score at 23-all by ...

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Fairbanks’ Cody Gallmeyer (10) splits Triad’s Makye Gaston (2) and Caleb Jordan (3) on defense during the first half of action. The sophomore guard accounted for 13 points in the team’s win over the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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