MHS grad Powers named football captain for K. State University
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September 1, 2026
Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers (36) is pictured during a game with The Ohio State Buckeyes. Powers, who transferred to Kansas State, will begin his second season with the Wildcats as one of the team’s captains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS grad Powers named football captain for K. State University

By Tim Miller 

Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers has been named one of Kansas State University’s football captains for the 2026 season.

Powers is one of six captains selected by the Kansas State coaching staff.

He is in his senior season at Kansas State after transferring from The Ohio State University.

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Jon Alder CC squads capture Baron Blast
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Jonathan Alder’s girls cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Evelyn Funk, Cara Curtiss, Cailie Beachy and Michaela Thompson; second row, assistant coach Amy Malone, Bree Gray, Finley Streit, Emmalyn Moyer and head coach Justin Crep. Not pictured: Addilyn McDaniel and assistant coaches Alicia Tremayne, Jamie Ehret and Alexa Thorpe. (Photo submitted)
Jon Alder CC squads capture Baron Blast
By Bob Putman 
September 1, 2026
In its opening cross country meet of the season, Jonathan Alder earned a pair of first-place finishes on Saturday in the Baron Blast at Buckeye Valley High School. The Pioneers were dominant in both t...
Panther spikers fall
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Lexie Grant (7) of Fairbanks sets the ball in this file photo. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers is Liviann Maine (4). FHS dropped a recent match to London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panther spikers fall
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball team slipped to 2-2 on the season with a 3-1 setback at the hands of London. Scores for the match were 25-23, 14-25, 23-25, 18-25. Liviann Maine tallied 11 kills to lead FHS. The...
FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North
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FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2026
The Fairbanks High School and Middle School cross country teams competed in the Pickerington North Classic. The high school girls placed fifth as a team. Their individual efforts were as follows: -Ava...
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Jon Alder CC squads capture Baron Blast
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Jonathan Alder’s girls cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Evelyn Funk, Cara Curtiss, Cailie Beachy and Michaela Thompson; second row, assistant coach Amy Malone, Bree Gray, Finley Streit, Emmalyn Moyer and head coach Justin Crep. Not pictured: Addilyn McDaniel and assistant coaches Alicia Tremayne, Jamie Ehret and Alexa Thorpe. (Photo submitted)
Jon Alder CC squads capture Baron Blast
By Bob Putman 
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In its opening cross country meet of the season, Jonathan Alder earned a pair of first-place finishes on Saturday in the Baron Blast at Buckeye Valley High School. The Pioneers were dominant in both t...
Panther spikers fall
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Lexie Grant (7) of Fairbanks sets the ball in this file photo. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers is Liviann Maine (4). FHS dropped a recent match to London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panther spikers fall
By Tim Miller 
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Fairbanks’ volleyball team slipped to 2-2 on the season with a 3-1 setback at the hands of London. Scores for the match were 25-23, 14-25, 23-25, 18-25. Liviann Maine tallied 11 kills to lead FHS. The...
FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North
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FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North
By Tim Miller 
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NU golfers top Graham; Wildcat gridders split
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NU golfers top Graham; Wildcat gridders split
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The North Union boys golf team defeated Graham 164-225 on Thursday at Windy Knoll. Leading the Wildcats (8-2 overall, 8-0 Central Buckeye Conference) was Ethan Monroe with a 36. He was followed by Ale...
Monarch netters drop contest to Westerville South
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Sami Haigh of Marysville prepares her swing against the ball in this file photo. Haigh recently won her first singles match of the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Monarch netters drop contest to Westerville South
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Local volleyball squads record victories
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In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) prepares to blast the ball over the net. In the bottom photo, Glory Blevins (1) of North Union does the same. Both local varsity teams won recent matches. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
Local volleyball squads record victories
By Tim Miller 
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The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder battled to a 3-1 verdict over Central Buckeye Conference cross-over rival Indian Lake. Scores from the match were 25-17, 20-25, 25-18, 25-12. The victory improved J...