Benjamin Logan, Triad spikers win matches
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September 30, 2026

Benjamin Logan, Triad spikers win matches

By Tim Miller 

A three-set sweep over Springfield Shawnee lifted Benjamin Logan’s volleyball record to 15-1 overall and 7-0 in the Mad River Division of the Central Buckeye Conference.

Benjamin Logan leads the Mad River Division over second-place Indian Lake (4-2).

The Lady Raiders won by scores of 25-22, 25-12, 2...

FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London
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CJ Rice (4) of Fairbanks battles a Grandview opponent for possesion of the ball. Also pictured for the Panthers are Ben Zahn (3) and Bode Stauffer (2). FHS won the non-conference match 2-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
A 2-1 non-conference verdict over Grandview elevated Fairbanks’ boys soccer team to an 11-2-0 record for the 2026 season. Ty Schroeder put both of the Panthers’ goals in the net. Kaylor Bowsher finish...
NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine
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North Union’s Katelyn Zimmerman (14) blasts the ball over the net against Bellefontaine. The Lady Cats rallied for a five-set victory. (Photo submitted)
NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine
By Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union rallied to earn a five-set volleyball victory over Bellefontaine on Monday at North Union. After winning the first set 27-25, North Union dropped the next two sets 15-25 and 19-25. However...
Monarch girls host golf invitational
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Monarch girls host golf invitational
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
Marysville’s girls varsity golf team hosted its annual invitational at Darby Creek Golf Course. Olentangy Orange won the team title with a score of 306. Olentangy was the runner-up with a 320, followe...
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FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London
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CJ Rice (4) of Fairbanks battles a Grandview opponent for possesion of the ball. Also pictured for the Panthers are Ben Zahn (3) and Bode Stauffer (2). FHS won the non-conference match 2-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
A 2-1 non-conference verdict over Grandview elevated Fairbanks’ boys soccer team to an 11-2-0 record for the 2026 season. Ty Schroeder put both of the Panthers’ goals in the net. Kaylor Bowsher finish...
NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine
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North Union’s Katelyn Zimmerman (14) blasts the ball over the net against Bellefontaine. The Lady Cats rallied for a five-set victory. (Photo submitted)
NU spikers rally; earn marathon triumph over Bellefontaine
By Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union rallied to earn a five-set volleyball victory over Bellefontaine on Monday at North Union. After winning the first set 27-25, North Union dropped the next two sets 15-25 and 19-25. However...
Monarch girls host golf invitational
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Monarch girls host golf invitational
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
Marysville’s girls varsity golf team hosted its annual invitational at Darby Creek Golf Course. Olentangy Orange won the team title with a score of 306. Olentangy was the runner-up with a 320, followe...
Runners compete at Ohio Caverns meet
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Runners compete at Ohio Caverns meet
By Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union, Benjamin Logan and Triad were among the cross country teams that competed on Saturday in the Ohio Caverns Invitational. North Union finished fifth in the girls meet with 123 points and Be...
Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season
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Benjamin Logan kicker Brandon Heater booted a 50-yard field goal during a 32-24 overtime loss to Graham last Friday. It was Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards during the 2026 season.
Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
Benjamin Logan place-kicker Brandon Heater booted a game-tying 50-yard field goal with plenty of room to spare on Friday against Graham. The kick, Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards this s...
Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
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The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
It was a time of fond memories with a bit of sadness at Fairbanks High School Friday evening. The Panthers hosted West Liberty-Salem for their annual Homecoming game. During the pregame coin toss, the...