Panthers advance to state title match
Sports
November 13, 2026

Panthers advance to state title match

By Josh Kaeser 

Fairbanks’ Kaylor Bowsher (12) celebrates after he scores the match-winning goal Wednesday evening against Xenia Legacy Christian. The Panthers won the Division V state semifinal match 4-3 in double overtime and will now play Creston Norwayne for the state championship. The state title match will be played Sunday, 4 p.m. at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (Columbus Crew Stadium). Additional details about the Panthers’ victory may be found on page 4.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

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Carson Price (6) of Fairbanks controls the ball near the sidelines at Granville High School on Sunday during the regional championship contest. The Panthers will face Xenia Legacy Christian today at 7 p.m. in the Division V state semifinals. The match will be played at Springfield High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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