Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders
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August 27, 2026

Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders

By Tim Miller 

Jonathan Alder’s football team will see the competition ratchet up over the next couple of weeks.

The Pioneers (1-0) kicked off the 2026 season by pummeling West Liberty-Salem, 41-10.

This week, Alder will travel to 1-0 Columbus Academy and then take to the road the following week against rival Bloo...

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