Fairbanks basketball squads notch victories
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January 22, 2026
Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder goes up for a basket against contact in this file photo. Schroeder helped the Panthers roll past Springfield Catholic Central on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks basketball squads notch victories

By Tim Miller 

Fairbanks’ boys hoopsters improved to 14-2 overall and 10-1 in the North Division of the Ohio Heritage Conference.

The Panthers boosted their records with an 80-54 verdict over Springfield Catholic Central.

FHS took a 26-16 lead into the second period and held a 53-31 advantage at halftime.

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