Pioneers open 2026 grid campaign by clubbing West Liberty-Salem
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August 24, 2026
Jonathan Alder quarterback Drew Hughes (5) attempts to pick up yardage on Friday against Wests Liberty-Salem. In his varsity quarterback debut, the sophomore completed 11-of-12 passes for 189 yards and four touchdowns. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers open 2026 grid campaign by clubbing West Liberty-Salem

By Tim Miller 

Jonathan Alder’s football team went into the new season with some question marks due to the graduation of several key seniors from a 10-2 team in 2025.

One of those questions may have been at the quarterback position where sophomore Drew Hughes was replacing older brother Brock.

The younger Hughes h...

NU Wildcats put the hammer down in pummeling Pleasant
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage against Pleasant. The Wildcats opened the 2026 season with a 49-7 victory over the Spartans. (Photo submitted)
NU Wildcats put the hammer down in pummeling Pleasant
By Bob Putman 
August 24, 2026
For the first time since the 2022 season, the North Union football team will not go into the second week of the campaign looking for its first win. In each of the last three seasons, the Wildcats lost...
FHS gridders drop game
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Brennan Peffer of Fairbanks picks up yardage on the ground during a 2025 game. Peffer scored a touchdown during FHS’ 45-21 loss at Colonel Crawford on Thursday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)
FHS gridders drop game
By Bob Putman 
August 24, 2026
In a rare night to open their football season, the Fairbanks Panthers traveled on Thursday to Colonel Crawford. The Eagles scored on their first three possessions of the game, including a touchdown on...
Triad overcomes weather to pound Rockets
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Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) hands off to Luke Botkins. Thomas threw a school-record five touchdown passes during a 40-2 win over Ridgedale. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Triad overcomes weather to pound Rockets
By Eva Paspalis Case 
August 24, 2026
When the Triad Cardinals opened their football season at home against the Ridgedale Rockets, the teams had to play against the weather and each other. Despite two mid-game lightning delays, a torrenti...
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NU Wildcats put the hammer down in pummeling Pleasant
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage against Pleasant. The Wildcats opened the 2026 season with a 49-7 victory over the Spartans. (Photo submitted)
NU Wildcats put the hammer down in pummeling Pleasant
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FHS gridders drop game
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Brennan Peffer of Fairbanks picks up yardage on the ground during a 2025 game. Peffer scored a touchdown during FHS’ 45-21 loss at Colonel Crawford on Thursday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)
FHS gridders drop game
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August 24, 2026
In a rare night to open their football season, the Fairbanks Panthers traveled on Thursday to Colonel Crawford. The Eagles scored on their first three possessions of the game, including a touchdown on...
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Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) hands off to Luke Botkins. Thomas threw a school-record five touchdown passes during a 40-2 win over Ridgedale. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Triad overcomes weather to pound Rockets
By Eva Paspalis Case 
August 24, 2026
When the Triad Cardinals opened their football season at home against the Ridgedale Rockets, the teams had to play against the weather and each other. Despite two mid-game lightning delays, a torrenti...
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Jonathan Alder volleyball picks up non-conference win against Marysville
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Peyton Hanna jumps high and hits the ball over the net during a match against Marysville (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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By Sarah Vollrath 
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The Jonathan Alder Varsity Volleyball Team picked up a non-conference win over host Marysville tonight. The Pioneers won in straight sets with scores of 25-19, 25-20, and 25-17. Their record improves ...
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August 22, 2026
Monday (Aug. 24) Marysville girls golf at Oakhaven for OCC match, noon Fairbanks girls golf home vs. Pleasant, 4:30 p.m. Fairbanks boys golf at Springfield Catholic Central, 4:30 p.m. North Union boys...