Jonathan Alder Pioneers will open Division III state football playoffs with road game at Granville

Sports

October 29, 2026

Jonathan Alder running back Christian Amann (2) finds a gap in Bellefontaine’s defense. The Pioneers will play at Granville on Friday to open the Division III state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Jonathan Alder Pioneers will open Division III state football playoffs with road game at Granville

By Tim Miller

“We just needed to feel good about getting a win.”

Those were the words of Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass after the Pioneers’ 41-28 victory at Bellefontaine last Friday.

The victory, which came during the 2026 regular-season finale, snapped a three-game losing streak for Jonathan...

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Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hannah sends a kill over the net. The Lady Pioneers beat Columbus Eastmoor Academy in a Division IV tournament match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneer spikers topple Eastmoor Academy

By Tim Miller

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Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team rolled to a 3-0 verdict over Columbus Eastmoor Academy during Division IV tournament action. The top-seeded Lady Pioneers downed No. 9 Eastmoor Academy by scores of 25...

Sports

Grid players of week named

By Tim Miller

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Sports

Triad VB squad advances to district final contest

By Tim Miller

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Columns/Editorials

Pigskin Pickers list state playoff predictions

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Local News, News

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Local News, Marysville City Council, News

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Grand jury indictments

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Education, Local News, News

Ruptured pumpkin

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State/Area News

2026 Xenia Post Trooper of the Year

By From JT Staff Reports

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Xenia, Ohio – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Jared Smith has been selected as the 2026 Xenia Post Trooper of the Year. The selection of Trooper Smith is in recognition of his outstanding service t...