Local football teams have eyes set on berths in state playoffs
Sports
October 2, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s Holdon Glick, left, and Ben McCain celebrate a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers are ranked first in Region 11 of Division III in this week’s computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Local football teams have eyes set on berths in state playoffs

By Tim Miller 

If the Ohio High School Athletic Association state football playoffs were to begin this week, two local teams would take to the field.

The OHSAA has released its weekly computer rankings that determine which teams will earn a post-season berth.

The top 12 teams in each region (after the regular season...

Cardinal gridders will play at West Jefferson
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Triad receiver Collin Organ (33) looks to turn toward the end zone after catching the ball against Cedarville. The Cardinals will play at West Jefferson this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Cardinal gridders will play at West Jefferson
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2026
Triad will take its 2-4 record on the road to West Jefferson (5-1) tonight in Week 7 of the 2026 Ohio high school football regular season. The Roughriders are what Triad head coach Tim Melvin describe...
Fairbanks soccer squads top Greenon; Benjamin Logan teams turn in victories over Indian Lake
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In the photo above, Fairbanks’ Luke Boehm conducts a throw-in during a boys soccer game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks soccer squads top Greenon; Benjamin Logan teams turn in victories over Indian Lake
Jonathan Alder girls blank London
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad turned in a 4-1 verdict over Greenon on Wednesday. The Panthers elevated their overall record to 12-2-0 and their Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 5-0-0 with the victory. ...
Jon Alder spikers rally to win five-set match over K. Ridge
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Tiffanie Abrahams (21) blasts the ball over the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers rallied for a five-set triumph over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jon Alder spikers rally to win five-set match over K. Ridge
By Tim Miller 
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The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder were close to losing their first Central Buckeye Conference match of the season on Tuesday. JA dropped the first two sets to Kenton Ridge by scores of 21-25, 19-25....
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Springfield – On October 2, 2026, at approximately 07:43 AM, troopers with the Springfield Post were dispatched to a two-vehicle non-injury crash involving a school bus. The crash occurred on River Ro...
Cardinal gridders will play at West Jefferson
Sports
Triad receiver Collin Organ (33) looks to turn toward the end zone after catching the ball against Cedarville. The Cardinals will play at West Jefferson this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Cardinal gridders will play at West Jefferson
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2026
Triad will take its 2-4 record on the road to West Jefferson (5-1) tonight in Week 7 of the 2026 Ohio high school football regular season. The Roughriders are what Triad head coach Tim Melvin describe...
Fairbanks soccer squads top Greenon; Benjamin Logan teams turn in victories over Indian Lake
Sports
In the photo above, Fairbanks’ Luke Boehm conducts a throw-in during a boys soccer game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks soccer squads top Greenon; Benjamin Logan teams turn in victories over Indian Lake
Jonathan Alder girls blank London
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad turned in a 4-1 verdict over Greenon on Wednesday. The Panthers elevated their overall record to 12-2-0 and their Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 5-0-0 with the victory. ...
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October 2, 2026
Speeding Anastasia Kopanos, 19824 Coleman Brake Road, Milford Center – Pleaded guilty to speeding, 41 mph in a 25-mph zone. Fined $58. Jassmyne C. Hamilton, 61 E. State St., Milford Center – Pleaded g...
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Telecommunications harassment Jane Mitchell, 5868 Crystal Pond Blvd., Hilliard – Pleaded guilty to telecommunications harassment. Fined $1,000 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all suspended. Ordered...