Olentangy Berlin sophomore flashes speed during triumph over Marysville Monarchs
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October 17, 2026
Marysville’s Carter Bohanan (54) brings down an Olentangy Berlin ball carrier. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Rivers Hodges (17). MHS fell to the Bears, 28-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Olentangy Berlin sophomore flashes speed during triumph over Marysville Monarchs

By Chad Williamson

Sometimes you really should pay attention to the scouting report.

On a night when Marysville’s defense did just about everything it could to keep the Monarchs in the game against Olentangy Berlin, the Bears has a young track/football prodigy lurking.

In all likelihood, sophomore Cooper Ailes was pro...

Fairbanks Panthers topple Triad for second consecutive victory
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Brennan Peffer (34) of Fairbanks follows the block of Noah Mullet (55) to pick up yardage against Triad. Pictured at the left for the Cardinals is Liam Herron (52). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers topple Triad for second consecutive victory
By Tim Miller 
October 17, 2026
The 2026 football season hasn’t gone the best – at least as far as wins and losses – for the team from Fairbanks High School. That still hasn’t, however, stopped the Panthers from showing up every day...
North Union gridders remain in mix for conference title
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North Union gridders remain in mix for conference title
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
With just two weeks left in the regular season, the North Union football team is right in the mix for a Central Buckeye Conference title and one of the 12 spots (Region 18) in the Division V playoffs....
Soccer tournament pairings set for high school teams
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Soccer tournament pairings set for high school teams
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
The Fairbanks boys soccer team earned the top seed for the Central District Division V tournament. The Panthers (14-2) will host 15th-seeded Delaware Christian (1-12) at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24. In ...
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Fairbanks Panthers topple Triad for second consecutive victory
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Brennan Peffer (34) of Fairbanks follows the block of Noah Mullet (55) to pick up yardage against Triad. Pictured at the left for the Cardinals is Liam Herron (52). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers topple Triad for second consecutive victory
By Tim Miller 
October 17, 2026
The 2026 football season hasn’t gone the best – at least as far as wins and losses – for the team from Fairbanks High School. That still hasn’t, however, stopped the Panthers from showing up every day...
North Union gridders remain in mix for conference title
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North Union gridders remain in mix for conference title
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
With just two weeks left in the regular season, the North Union football team is right in the mix for a Central Buckeye Conference title and one of the 12 spots (Region 18) in the Division V playoffs....
Soccer tournament pairings set for high school teams
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Soccer tournament pairings set for high school teams
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
The Fairbanks boys soccer team earned the top seed for the Central District Division V tournament. The Panthers (14-2) will host 15th-seeded Delaware Christian (1-12) at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24. In ...
NU soccer team wins
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NU soccer team wins
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
The North Union girls soccer team finished its home regular-season schedule on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over Northwestern. It was the Lady Cats’ (4-12 overall, 3-8 Central Buckeye Conference) firs...
Pioneers will try to get back on winning track against Kenton Ridge
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Jonathan Alder’s Ben Petzinger (7) moves in to tackle London quarterback Colt Hughes (15). The Pioneers will host Kenton Ridge this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Pioneers will try to get back on winning track against Kenton Ridge
By Tim Miller 
October 16, 2026
Another “gauntlet” type of game will face Jonathan Alder’s football team tonight. The Pioneers, who are coming off consecutive losses to Urbana and London, will take their 6-2 record (1-2 in the Kento...