Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33
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September 26, 2026
Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) comes down with a circus catch which resulted in a 36-yard gain during the second half of Friday’s game. Henry had three catches for 101 yards and a touchdown and had another long touchdown reception negated by a Monarch penalty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33

By Chad Williamson

Marysville’s football team put up a stat line Friday night that you might not believe if you didn’t see the game.

Marysville surrendered just 150 yards of offense in its Homecoming contest, but somehow Dublin Jerome turned them into 45 points.

The Celtics capitalized on a disastrous final three mi...

JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
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Christian Amann of Jonathan Alder (2) goes in for a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers won their Homecoming game, 38-8. (Journal-Tribune photø by Josh Kaeser)
JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
By Josh Kaeser 
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Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
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Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) looks to elude West Liberty-Salem defenders. The Panthers fell 33-27 in double overtime during their Homecoming game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
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Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals
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Quarterback Ty Botkins of Triad takes off with the football at Mechanicsburg. The Cardinals lost 54-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
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The Triad Cardinals varsity football team had a rough night in Mechanicsburg when they faced the Indians for Mechanicsburg’s Homecoming game. Triad fought hard until the very end but the Indians claim...
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JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
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Christian Amann of Jonathan Alder (2) goes in for a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers won their Homecoming game, 38-8. (Journal-Tribune photø by Josh Kaeser)
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Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
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Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) looks to elude West Liberty-Salem defenders. The Panthers fell 33-27 in double overtime during their Homecoming game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
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Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals
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Quarterback Ty Botkins of Triad takes off with the football at Mechanicsburg. The Cardinals lost 54-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) escapes the grasp of an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats won, 21-7. (Photo submitted)
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