Jonathan Alder matmen win Thomas Sr. Invitational behind three champions
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January 13, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s Edward Anderson (top) puts pressure on Watkins Memorial’s Oliver Colvin before a pin in the 132-pound semifinals. The junior Pioneer was one of three athletes from JA to place first at this year’s edition of the Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. For more photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder matmen win Thomas Sr. Invitational behind three champions

By Aleksei Pavloff

Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling team struck gold last weekend after hosting the Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational.

The Pioneers took first-place honors with 192 points.

Eaton High School (177) finished as the runner-up, while Olentangy (164) placed third.

Out of the 17 listed grapplers in Scarlet and Black...

Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
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Fairbanks’ Audrey Lahmers (30) splits North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (background) and Kailyn Colegrove (30) for a shot attempt during the second quarter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
By Bob Putman 
January 14, 2026
A 14-2 run in the first quarter put the North Union Lady Cats in control and they rode that spurt forward to defeat Fairbanks 66-42 on Monday at North Union. Five different players scored during the r...
JA,Triad girls fall; Bunsold boys cagers earn triumph
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JA,Triad girls fall; Bunsold boys cagers earn triumph
By Tim Miller 
January 14, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls hoop squad slipped to 3-11 overall and 3-3 in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference after a 67-12 loss at London. The Red Raiders took a 20-5 lead into the...
Athletes of week named
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Athletes of week named
By Tim Miller 
January 14, 2026
The Marysville Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week for the five area high schools. Cole Brewer is Marysville’s current honoree. The senior tallied 39 points during two games last week. ...
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Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
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Fairbanks’ Audrey Lahmers (30) splits North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (background) and Kailyn Colegrove (30) for a shot attempt during the second quarter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
By Bob Putman 
January 14, 2026
A 14-2 run in the first quarter put the North Union Lady Cats in control and they rode that spurt forward to defeat Fairbanks 66-42 on Monday at North Union. Five different players scored during the r...
JA,Triad girls fall; Bunsold boys cagers earn triumph
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JA,Triad girls fall; Bunsold boys cagers earn triumph
By Tim Miller 
January 14, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls hoop squad slipped to 3-11 overall and 3-3 in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference after a 67-12 loss at London. The Red Raiders took a 20-5 lead into the...
Athletes of week named
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Athletes of week named
By Tim Miller 
January 14, 2026
The Marysville Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week for the five area high schools. Cole Brewer is Marysville’s current honoree. The senior tallied 39 points during two games last week. ...
Marysville girls wrestlers capture top honors at Akron North tournament
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Lauren Mobley of Marysville goes for a pin against an opponent during the recent Marysville Duals Tournament. Mobley took second place in her weight class during a recent tournament at Akron North High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville girls wrestlers capture top honors at Akron North tournament
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Marysville’s girls wrestling team claimed first place during the recent Vantage Lady Vikings Invitational. Marysville grapplers gathered a total of 221 team points to secure the first-place trophy. Co...
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By Chad Williamson 
January 14, 2026
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