FHS cagers clinch at least share of OHC North Division crown with lopsided win over Triad
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February 25, 2026
Fairbanks senior Dalton Smith drills a three-pointer during Friday’s 88-21 win over Triad. Smith, playing in his first game of the season, tallied 13 points. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS cagers clinch at least share of OHC North Division crown with lopsided win over Triad

By Tim Miller 

Fairbanks’ varsity boys basketball team sent its five senior players out on a winning note against neighboring Triad on Friday evening. It was the final home game of the regular season for the Panthers.

Seniors Alek Orders, JJ Meihls, Jackson Burns, Lincoln Thrush and Dalton Smith were recognized, ...

NU Wildcats capture weekend hoop contests
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North Union’s Trenor Kyte goes up for a shot in this file photo. The Wildcats defeated Northwestern and London over the weekend to even their record at 10-10. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU Wildcats capture weekend hoop contests
By Bob Putman 
February 25, 2026
North Union did not score a field goal in the final 4:29 of the fourth quarter on Saturday in its non-league game at London. However, it did not need any shots from the field in defeating the Red Raid...
Marysville girls wrestlers earn inaugural OCC championship
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Makayla Hanes of Marysville prepares to pin her Hilliard Darby opponent on Thursday. The Monarch girls capped an undefeated duals meet season and claimed the inaugural Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Photo submitted)
Marysville girls wrestlers earn inaugural OCC championship
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Ohio Capital Conference inaugurated its first-ever championship in girls wrestling during the 2025-2026 season. Marysville’s girls ran the table against OCC opponents this winter to capture the co...
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NU Wildcats capture weekend hoop contests
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North Union’s Trenor Kyte goes up for a shot in this file photo. The Wildcats defeated Northwestern and London over the weekend to even their record at 10-10. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU Wildcats capture weekend hoop contests
By Bob Putman 
February 25, 2026
North Union did not score a field goal in the final 4:29 of the fourth quarter on Saturday in its non-league game at London. However, it did not need any shots from the field in defeating the Red Raid...
Marysville girls wrestlers earn inaugural OCC championship
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Makayla Hanes of Marysville prepares to pin her Hilliard Darby opponent on Thursday. The Monarch girls capped an undefeated duals meet season and claimed the inaugural Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Photo submitted)
Marysville girls wrestlers earn inaugural OCC championship
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Ohio Capital Conference inaugurated its first-ever championship in girls wrestling during the 2025-2026 season. Marysville’s girls ran the table against OCC opponents this winter to capture the co...
Monarch boys wrestlers topple Hilliard Darby; capture sixth consecutive conference title
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Marysville High School’s boys varsity wrestling team is pictured. The Monarchs defeated Hilliard Darby on Thursday to earn their sixth consecutive Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Monarch boys wrestlers topple Hilliard Darby; capture sixth consecutive conference title
By Tim Miller 
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For just the second time in the history of the program, Marysville’s boys wrestling team has captured six consecutive Ohio Capital Conference championships. The Monarchs did so Thursday evening when t...
Seniors to be honored
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Seniors and returning lettermen for the Marysville boys basketball team are from left, front row, Drew Chaffin, Dawson Taylor, Cole Brewer and Owen Graves; back row, Ben Coil, Brennan Adkins and Levi Crouso. The seniors will be honored this evening prior to the Monarchs’ home game against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Seniors to be honored
By Tim Miller 
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Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title
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Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)
Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title
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Union County’s Special Olympics athletes delivered a memorable performance at the State Indoor Winter Games held at The Ohio State University. The efforts against teams from across Ohio were highlight...
Pioneer cagers down Fairfield Union
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Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) looks to set up the offense during Wednesday’s game against Fairfield Union. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Danny Bentley (11). (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
Pioneer cagers down Fairfield Union
By Jack Christian 
February 25, 2026
Jonathan Alder (16-5 overall, 8-1 Central Buckeye Conference) came away with a 63-49 win Wednesday over Fairfield Union (13-6) in a physical, hard-fought contest. The opening quarter was a back-and-fo...