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February 25, 2026

Jon Alder hoopsters top Tecumseh; Benjamin Logan drops contest to Graham

By Tim Miller 

Jonathan Alder’s boys hoop squad upped its overall record to 17-5 and its Central Buckeye Conference mark to 9-1 with a 49-32 victory at Tecumseh on Friday.

The triumph wrapped up the CBC Kenton Trail Division championship for Jonathan Alder.

The Pioneers’ closest competition in the division is Ur...

FHS girls to open tourney
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The Fairbanks girls basketball team will take its No. 7 seed into Saturday’s Division V girls tournament game that will be played on the Lady Panthers’ court. FHS will play No. 11 Fredericktown with the tip-off slated for 1 p.m. Fairbanks’ seniors are from left, front row, Hannah Boehm, Sara Lynch and Mollie Thrush; back row, Jolie Porter, Mara Vicari, Grace Keiderling and Liz Gregory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS girls to open tourney
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
Gymnast places
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Marysville’s Maddie Forrester (far right) is pictured on the awards podium during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Divsion gymnastics meet. The event was held at Olentangy Orange High School. The Lady Monarch junior placed fourth in the vault with a score of 8.375. (Photo submitted)
Gymnast places
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level
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Jonathan Alder swimmer Lily Schneider competes during a meet earlier this winter at the Union County Family YMCA. Schneider, who has qualified for the Division II state meet the past three seasons, will continue her academic and athletic careers at the University of Southern Indiana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
One of  the most prolific swimmers in Jonathan Alder history will continue her career on the collegiate level. Alder senior Lily Schneider will compete at the University of Southern Indiana, which is ...
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FHS girls to open tourney
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The Fairbanks girls basketball team will take its No. 7 seed into Saturday’s Division V girls tournament game that will be played on the Lady Panthers’ court. FHS will play No. 11 Fredericktown with the tip-off slated for 1 p.m. Fairbanks’ seniors are from left, front row, Hannah Boehm, Sara Lynch and Mollie Thrush; back row, Jolie Porter, Mara Vicari, Grace Keiderling and Liz Gregory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS girls to open tourney
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
Gymnast places
Sports
Marysville’s Maddie Forrester (far right) is pictured on the awards podium during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Divsion gymnastics meet. The event was held at Olentangy Orange High School. The Lady Monarch junior placed fourth in the vault with a score of 8.375. (Photo submitted)
Gymnast places
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level
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Jonathan Alder swimmer Lily Schneider competes during a meet earlier this winter at the Union County Family YMCA. Schneider, who has qualified for the Division II state meet the past three seasons, will continue her academic and athletic careers at the University of Southern Indiana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder swimmer will continue career on college level
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
One of  the most prolific swimmers in Jonathan Alder history will continue her career on the collegiate level. Alder senior Lily Schneider will compete at the University of Southern Indiana, which is ...
FHS cagers top Cedarville to claim outright OHC North championship
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EvanWiedmann of Fairbanks (1) drops in a jumper in this file photo. Wiedmann tallied 20 points during the Panthers’ 62-48 victory at Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS cagers top Cedarville to claim outright OHC North championship
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The trip to Cedarville on Tuesday was well worth it for the boys basketball team from Fairbanks High School. Just a few days after clinching at least a share of the Ohio Heritage Conference North Divi...
Pleasant needs OT to down NU
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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey tries to get past Collin Matrix of Pleasant during Tuesday’s game at Pleasant. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Pleasant needs OT to down NU
By Bob Putman 
February 25, 2026
North Union and Pleasant needed extra time to determine a winner on Tuesday in a non-league boys basketball game at Pleasant. The Spartans gained quick control of the overtime, scoring six points in t...
Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds
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Work continues this week on the turf project at the Marysville High School varsity softball and baseball diamonds. Both fields are receiving artificial infield turf and it is anticipated both fields will be ready for the start of the 2026 spring seasons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Editor’s note: this story will coincide with an article that will appear in Saturday’s Journal-Tribune. That story will entail Music’s quest to host additional post-season contests in other sports. Ol...