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February 25, 2026

NU bowlers put together record performance during Division II district tournament

By Bob Putman 

While not able to advance to the Division II boys state tournament, the North Union boys put forth a school-record performance on Tuesday in the district tournament at HP Lanes.

The Wildcats finished sixth overall, their best placement ever for a district tournament, and had a score of 3,696, a schoo...

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...
MHS swimmers qualify for district
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Marysville’s Rylan Brown (top photo) and Elara Baumbarger (bottom) are shown competing during a 2025-2026 swimming meet. They are among the Monarch athletes who will compete this weekend in the Division I district meets that will be held at Ohio University.
MHS swimmers qualify for district
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Marysville’s boys swimming squad captured first-place honors in three Division I sectional events. The sectional was held this past weekend at the Delaware YMCA. Ryan Brown won the 50 yard freestyle, ...
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
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Lady Monarch bowlers are from left, Khloe Smith, Lisa Harris, Lilly Riffle, Cheyenne Lanning, Delaney Sherwood, Tana Young and Abby Williams. (Photo submitted)
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Marysville Monarch girls and boys bowling teams both captured Division B titles in the COHSBC. It marked the first time in school history that either program won or shared a division championship....
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Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds
Sports
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...
MHS swimmers qualify for district
Sports
Marysville’s Rylan Brown (top photo) and Elara Baumbarger (bottom) are shown competing during a 2025-2026 swimming meet. They are among the Monarch athletes who will compete this weekend in the Division I district meets that will be held at Ohio University.
MHS swimmers qualify for district
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Marysville’s boys swimming squad captured first-place honors in three Division I sectional events. The sectional was held this past weekend at the Delaware YMCA. Ryan Brown won the 50 yard freestyle, ...
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
Sports
Lady Monarch bowlers are from left, Khloe Smith, Lisa Harris, Lilly Riffle, Cheyenne Lanning, Delaney Sherwood, Tana Young and Abby Williams. (Photo submitted)
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Marysville Monarch girls and boys bowling teams both captured Division B titles in the COHSBC. It marked the first time in school history that either program won or shared a division championship....
Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves
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Marysville’s Brayden Shuster (red) competes during senior night when the Monarchs hosted Delaware Hayes earlier this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 25, 2026
Time is a valuable commodity in life and one Marysville High School wrestler  used it to become a member of the United States Army Reserves. Brayden Shuster is in the midst of his senior season on the...
Lady Monarchs wrap up regular season with win at Olentangy Berlin
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Marysville’s Ainsley Rogan (15) puts up a shot in this file photo. Rogan tallied 23 points during a 62-51 win at Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs wrap up regular season with win at Olentangy Berlin
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Marysville’s girls basketball team concluded the regular season with a 62-51 victory at Olentangy Berlin. MHS finished the regular campaign with a 15-7 record. The Lady Monarchs fell behind 17-7 in th...
MHS girls wrestlers finish as state duals runner-up to O. Orange
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Marysville’s Avery Riley prepares to pin Harrison’s Isabella Thacker during the opening round of the Division I state duals tournament. The MHS girls placed second in the state to Olentangy Orange. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS girls wrestlers finish as state duals runner-up to O. Orange
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
A couple of wrestling teams that are very familiar with each other squared off Saturday afternoon during the finals of the Division I girls state duals. Marysville High School hosted the annual event ...