North Union’s Griffin Osborne captures regional long jump title
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May 29, 2026
Griffin Osborne of North Union begins his leap that set a school record and earned him first place in the long jump at the regional meet that was held at Marion Harding. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union’s Griffin Osborne captures regional long jump title

By Bob Putman 

By all accounts finishing second in a district track meet would be a pretty good accomplishment.

That place gives an athlete a qualifying spot in the regional meet, which is just one step away from reaching the state meet.

North Union’s Griffin Osborne was able to do that last week in the Division I...

JA soccer squads triumph
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JA soccer squads triumph
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team (1-0-0) turned in a 2-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Grayson Adams tallied both of the Pioneers’ goals on assists from Will Hamill. Jonathan Alder’s girls (1-1-0) posted a ...
NU golfers turn back Ben Logan
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NU golfers turn back Ben Logan
By Bob Putman 
August 26, 2026
North Union defeated Benjamin Logan 167-212 in boys golf action at Cherokee Hills. The Wildcats’ Ethan Monroe and Hudsyn Wilson tied for medalist honors as each shot a 40. Other North Union scores wer...
Triad spikers top W. Jefferson
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Triad spikers top W. Jefferson
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Triad’s volleyball squad upped its record to 2-0 with a 25-20, 25-13, 19-25, 25-14 verdict over West Jefferson. Avery Eaton and Reagyn Welty led the Lady Cardinals with 12 kills apiece, while Kimber I...
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JA soccer squads triumph
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JA soccer squads triumph
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team (1-0-0) turned in a 2-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Grayson Adams tallied both of the Pioneers’ goals on assists from Will Hamill. Jonathan Alder’s girls (1-1-0) posted a ...
NU golfers turn back Ben Logan
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NU golfers turn back Ben Logan
By Bob Putman 
August 26, 2026
North Union defeated Benjamin Logan 167-212 in boys golf action at Cherokee Hills. The Wildcats’ Ethan Monroe and Hudsyn Wilson tied for medalist honors as each shot a 40. Other North Union scores wer...
Triad spikers top W. Jefferson
Sports
Triad spikers top W. Jefferson
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Triad’s volleyball squad upped its record to 2-0 with a 25-20, 25-13, 19-25, 25-14 verdict over West Jefferson. Avery Eaton and Reagyn Welty led the Lady Cardinals with 12 kills apiece, while Kimber I...
Letter winners return for Cardinal CC program
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Triad’s cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Rory Strickland, Alex McComas, Chris May, Jacob Johnson and Noah Humphrey; back row, Henry Beaverson, Hayden Williams and Aubrey Johnson. Not pictured, Daniel Ishida-Garwood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
Letter winners return for Cardinal CC program
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
The cross country program at Triad High School has five returning letter winners for the 2026 season. They include Henry Beaverson, Noah Humphrey, Daniel Ishida-Garwood, Hayden Williams and Aubrey Joh...
Trio of girls on golf team; boys have handful of veterans
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The Lady Cardinals golf team is pictured from left, Amira Gonzales, Melissa Graham and Adyson Feasel. (Photo submitted)
Trio of girls on golf team; boys have handful of veterans
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
There are three girls who are competing on the golf course for Triad High School during the 2026 season. They include returning letter winners Adyson Feasel and Amira Gonzales. A newcomer to the team ...
Triad gridders hope for another win on road to Marion County
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Triad gridders hope for another win on road to Marion County
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Perhaps the biggest surprise among Union County-area high school football teams a week ago was Triad’s season-opening victory. The Cardinals, who won only twice in the past three seasons, opened the 2...