JA, Triad softball squads open season with mixed results
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March 26, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s Taryn Miller delivers a pitch in this file photo. Miller gave up only two hits during a victory over Columbus Bishop Hartley to begin the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA, Triad softball squads open season with mixed results

By Tim Miller 

The softball teams from Jonathan Alder and Triad had mixed results during their recent 2026 season-opening games.

Jonathan Alder clubbed Columbus Bishop Hartley, 13-1, while Triad dropped verdicts of 12-4 and 14-3 during a doubleheader at Urbana.

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North Union’s varsity softball team is pictured from left, front row, Hazlee Hall, Kailin McElroy, Regan Fox, Leah Cox, Laela Caldwell, Karie Leiter and Chloe McElroy; second row, Tinlee Martino, Rylee Fox, Meleia Primavera, Jenna Berridge, Emma McElroyand Adalee Hunt; back row, head coach Dawn Draper, assistant coach Terry Setser, Kale Keigley, Josie Held, Kailyn Colegrove, assistant coach Steve Allen and assistant coach Logan Martino. Not pictured, Kennedy Harrah. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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