Fairbanks’ Rachael Hoover (12) drives to the basket during the first half. The senior Lady Panther notched 12 points in the team’s win over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Fairbanks’ girls basketball team had no trouble in turning back Northeastern, 47-6, on Wednesday. “I am just happy for the seniors,” Fairbanks head coach Landon Fraker said. “We were watching videos of them playing in fourth grade together and it is just pretty cool.” With Senior Night making the event more important, the Lady Panthers were geared up for another Ohio Heritage Conference matchup. “It’s Senior Night, so it…
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Fairbanks’ Dominic Kennedy (1) goes in for a score following a fast break during the fourth quarter. The senior Panther notched eight points against West Jefferson. For more photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Fairbanks’ boys basketball squad added another conference win following a 56-11 triumph over visiting West Jefferson on Senior Night. “I am super proud of the way we played,” FHS coach Zach Brown said. “We’ve been harping on getting back to playing with speed and pace. We really did that tonight and it showed with our defensive effort.” “It was a great win,”…
The Lady Panthers celebrate after competing in New Lexington’s girls invitational. They are from left, Hannah Niehaus, Phoebe Allison, Ellie Chippas, Riley Jones and Madeline Cunningham (being held). (Photo submitted) — Fairbanks’ girls wrestling club ventured to Perry County this past weekend to compete in the New Lexington Girls Invitational. The Lady Panthers claimed an eighth-place finish. They tallied 90 points, just one behind Highland’s 91. Warren took the tournament crown with 213 points, followed by Steubenville-156 and Mogadore-141. Fairbanks’ 190-pounder Phoebe Allison led the program with a second-place finish. She fell to New Lexington’s Olivia Beaulieu by way of…
Marysville’s Cameron Leng (top) locks in a pinning combination against Walsh Jesuit’s Isabella Ndinga Mbappe (bottom) during the semifinal match at 115 pounds. The Lady Monarch went on to take first place at the Iron Maiden tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Several local athletes competed in this year’s edition of the Iron Maiden girls wrestling tournament in Bellefontaine this past weekend. Marysville was crowned the tournament’s champion, scoring a total of 218 team points. Delaware Hayes claimed second place with 136 points, followed by Centerville who notched 130.5. Jonathan Alder finished in 22nd place after scoring 58 points.…
Marysville’s Malachi Anderson (blue) delivers a mat return to Thomas Worthington’s Wayne Tavares (red) during the second period. The 175-pound Monarch claimed a 14-2 major decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Marysville’s boys wrestling squad remained unbeaten (3-0) in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division following a 64-13 dual meet victory over Thomas Worthington. Traveling to Thomas Worthington, the Monarchs felt confident they could take advantage of the varsity matchups. “I am really happy for the team and how we reacted on bottom,” Marysville’s Malachi Anderson said. Starting at 126 pounds, Trent Sharp claimed the team’s first forfeit, putting…
These Fairbanks High School wrestlers have earned All-Ohio Heritage Conference honors for the 2023-24 season. They are from left, Addyson Isaccs, Madeline Cunningham, Hannah Niehaus, Ellie Chippas, Riley Jones and Phoebe Allison. The Fairbanks’ girls wrestling club competed in the recent Ohio Heritage Conference tournament. Earning first-team honors were Jones (135) and Allison (190). Cunningham (100), Niehaus (125) and Chippas (155) were named to the second team. (Photo submitted)
Jonathan Alder’s Andrew Heisler (53) gets set at the tackle position during a home game against Urbana during the 2023 season. The senior Pioneer is slated to sign with Ashland University on Feb. 7. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — It can be quite difficult to not notice the stature of Andrew Heisler during a Jonathan Alder football game. In mid-December, the senior Pioneer announced his commitment to Ashland University — an NCAA Division II program. It is safe to say the Eagles have added beef to their offensive line. Standing at 6-4 and weighing between 307 and 315 pounds,…
Marysville’s Allison Price (32) fires a shot after getting an assist from JoJo Eberhart. The Lady Monarch notched a team-high 20 points against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Marysville’s girls basketball team suffered its second-consecutive setback with a 49-48 loss to Olentangy. “There was a great crowd tonight and the game lived up to the hype,” Marysville coach Klarke Ransome said. “It just came down to the end and they made more plays than we did.” Spectators from both squads packed the bleachers for the highly competitive matchup. Olentangy went into the game as the No. 1 team…
Marysville’s 145-pounder Cara Leng (right) scrambles with Hamilton Township’s Heather Atchison. The Lady Monarch pinned the Lady Ranger in the third period. (Photo submitted) — Marysville’s girls wrestling program picked up two dual meet wins against visiting Hamilton Township, 60-12, and Lebanon, 45-18. “I thought we did a pretty good job of working on the things we’ve been doing in practice and that is scoring points,” MHS Head Coach Shawn Andrews said. “I felt like our girls did that.” Grapplers from Delaware Hayes also attended what was a quad-meet at Marysville this past Thursday night. Facing each other already earlier…
Marysville’s Gage Riley (blue) secures a double-leg takedown against Dublin Jerome’s Slevin Kensler (black). The Monarch 120-pounder defeated the Celtic with a 11-1 major decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Marysville’s boys wrestling program claimed a road victory after surpassing Dublin Jerome, 53-15, in a dual meet. “I think that come Olentangy Berlin and Olentangy, a dual meet like this will reinforce what we need,” MHS Head Coach Nate Andrews said adding the Monarchs collected seven pins compared the DJ’s one. “There was a big difference in points there.” As the winter wind chilled the outside air, the burning…
Jonathan Alder’s Nixon Baker (right) secures a single-leg takedown on Shawnee’s Logan Stover (left) during the match at 132 pounds. The Pioneer defeated the Brave with a 15-2 major decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling program took care of business Wednesday night defeating visiting Kenton Ridge and Shawnee. “I think there was good and bad,” JA Head Coach Tony Watson said after both matches. “We are obviously young, but we are talented.” The Pioneers celebrated its lone senior Dominic Kroninger alongside paying tribute to its youth program prior to competing on the mat. The Pioneers…
Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Heiss (4) launches a trifecta during the second half of action. The senior accounted for five three-pointers and 33 points in the team’s win over Northwestern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball squad had to earn a 65-47 win over Northwestern on Tuesday. The uphill battle continued for the Pioneers, who played host to the Warriors during a Kenton Trail versus Mad River division matchup. “Northwestern played really well,” said JA coach Derek Dicke. “They are a well-coached team and I respect their new head coach (Ronald Long). It is not the same…
Jonathan Alder’s Ava Ater (black) attempts to break down Kettering Archbishop Alter’s Alora Stauser (white) during the finals for 125 pounds. The Lady Pioneer fell to Strauser by way of a 9-4 decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Three local programs were represented in this season’s Heart of Ohio girls wrestling tournament hosted at Mechanicsburg High School. Jonathan Alder, Triad and North Union each had athletes place at Heart of Ohio. Harrison took the crown as the top team by scoring 239 points. Lebanon was the runner-up with 149.5 points and Clermont Northeastern was third with 97. The JA…
Marysville’s C.J. Collins (3) drives to the basket while being guarded by Bishop Watterson’s Henry Monnin (5) during the first half. The junior point guard tallied 14 points in the team’s loss to the Eagles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters suffered a 54-43 setback to Columbus Bishop Watterson over the weekend. “(We have) no excuses and give credit to Bishop Watterson,” Marysville coach Mark Tinklenberg said. “They were physical and executed a little bit better than us.” Riding high on a six-game winning streak, the Monarchs (8-4) sought to stay the course by traveling to…
Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (23) drives to the basket while being guarded by Urbana’s Kayden Jacobs (24) during the second half of the contest. The sophomore Pioneer notched one point in the team’s loss to the Hillclimbers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball teamwill have an uphill battle if it seeks to regain the Central Buckeye Conference (CBC) crown. The Pioneers experienced another setback Friday night with a 59-57 Kenton Trail Division loss to Urbana. The loss puts Alder’s conference record at 2-3, while also putting the team in fourth of the divisional standings. “We are…