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September 19, 2026
An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington

By Chad Williamson

There’s not much difference in a 34-point loss and a 28-point setback on the scoreboard.

There was, however, a world of difference in Marysville coach Mike Young’s reaction to the two margins.

A week after the Monarchs suffered a 41-7 loss at Hilliard Bradley, Young was decidedly more energetic an...

JA spikers sweep Heath for district championship
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Jonathan Alder’s Cailyn Glick (22) blasts the ball over the net during an earlier Division IV tournament match.The Lady Pioneers won their second straight Division IV district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA spikers sweep Heath for district championship
By Tim Miller 
November 4, 2026
A three-set sweep over No. 7 Heath gave Jonathan Alder’s top-seeded volleyball team its second consecutive Division IV district championship. The Lady Pioneers (23-2) scored a 25-23, 25-20, 29-27 vict...
Triad board to vote on girls basketball recommendation
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Triad board to vote on girls basketball recommendation
By Tim Miller 
November 4, 2026
Pending approval by the district’s board of education, the Triad High School athletic department is announcing the hiring of Harold Travis as the new varsity girls basketball coach. -- Travis -- Travi...
Fairbanks spikers earn third straight district crown by beating Tree of Life
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Fairbanks’ Livi Maine sends the ball over the net against Columbus Tree of Life.The Lady Panthers won their third straight district title with a four-set victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Fairbanks spikers earn third straight district crown by beating Tree of Life
By Josh Kaeser 
November 3, 2026
Fairbanks captured its third consecutive Division VI Central District volleyball championship Saturday, overcoming an opening-set loss to defeat No. 2 seed Columbus Tree of Life in four sets. The top-...
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JA spikers sweep Heath for district championship
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Cailyn Glick (22) blasts the ball over the net during an earlier Division IV tournament match.The Lady Pioneers won their second straight Division IV district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA spikers sweep Heath for district championship
By Tim Miller 
November 4, 2026
A three-set sweep over No. 7 Heath gave Jonathan Alder’s top-seeded volleyball team its second consecutive Division IV district championship. The Lady Pioneers (23-2) scored a 25-23, 25-20, 29-27 vict...
Triad board to vote on girls basketball recommendation
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Triad board to vote on girls basketball recommendation
By Tim Miller 
November 4, 2026
Pending approval by the district’s board of education, the Triad High School athletic department is announcing the hiring of Harold Travis as the new varsity girls basketball coach. -- Travis -- Travi...
No Injuries Report in School Bus Crash
State/Area News
No Injuries Report in School Bus Crash
November 4, 2026
Springfield – On November 3, 2026, at approximately 06:58 AM, troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to a non-injury crash involving a school bus. The cras...
OHSAA State Cross Country and Field Hockey, Regional Volleyball and Soccer
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Field hockey and cross country state tournaments are this week; volleyball and soccer enter regionals 
OHSAA State Cross Country and Field Hockey, Regional Volleyball and Soccer
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 4, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the qualifiers for the cross country state championships and the pairings for the field hockey state tournament. Cross country ...
OHSAA Football Regional Quarterfinal Pairings
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OHSAA Football Regional Quarterfinal Pairings
Seeds 1 through 4 will host winners from the regional first round
November 4, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football regional quarterfinal pairings on Sunday afternoon. Unless otherwise noted, all regional quarterfinal games kick off a...