Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders

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August 28, 2026

Sydney Nicol and Liviann Maine attempt to block a Roughrider (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders

By Tim Miller

Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson.

Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces.

Rylynn Rauch was 13-of-14 on serives with a pair of aces, while Mallereigh Rankin finished with one ace on a six-for-seven per...

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Next weeks sports lineup

August 28, 2026

Monday (Aug. 31) Marysville girls tennis at Olentangy Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Marysville girls golf at Pickerington North with Grove City, 4:30 p.m. North Union volleyball home vs. Fredericktown, 5:30 p.m....

JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union

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Jonathan Alder’s Tiffanie Abrahams (21) sends the ball back up and over the net during a match against North Union. Also pictured for JA are Audrey Lange (20) and Kacey Anderson (18). Pictured for the Lady Cats are Madison Green (6), Avery Poling (7) Kellyn Ufferman (center) and Glory Blevins (far right). Jonathan Alder won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union

By Tim Miller

August 28, 2026

“North Union is much better than its record,” said Jonathan Alder head volleyball coach Allison Reule. “We knew if we didn’t play how we can, it would be a tough match.” The Lady Cats went into the Ce...

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Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders

By Tim Miller

August 27, 2026

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...

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Next weeks sports lineup

August 28, 2026

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JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union

By Tim Miller

August 28, 2026

Sports

Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders

By Tim Miller

August 27, 2026

Columns/Editorials

Pickers tie for best record of 2026 opening week

By From JT Staff Reports

August 27, 2026

An abbreviated schedule during the opening week resulted in a three-way tie among the Journal-Tribune’s regular Pigskin Pickers. Sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad Williamson and publisher...

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Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity golf team are from left, front row, Rylan Cron, Parker McBride, Austin Meriweather and Eli Hecht; second row, head coach Mitch Koester, Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and assistant coach Brandon Whitt. (Photo submitted)

JA boys golfers move up to D-I

By Tim Miller

August 27, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team is moving up a notch for the 2026 season. The Pioneers had previously been in Division II, but are now a Division I program. “We moved up to Division I this year due to...

Co-captains will lead J. Alder girls on links during 2026 season

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The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder is pictured from left, front row, Lucy Donohue, Allison Funk, Natalie Hess, Regan Mitchell and Kylah Dove; second row, head coach Ryan Swinehart, Emma Anderson, Ava Middendorf and assistant coach Matt Carpenter. (Photo submitted)

Co-captains will lead J. Alder girls on links during 2026 season

By Tim Miller

August 27, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team will be led by senior co-captains Natalie Hess and Allison Funk. “Both have a lot of experience,” said Lady Pioneer coach Ryan Swinehart. JA’s third spot will be in th...