Author: Chad Williamson

At the Union County YMCA Wednesday night, treadmills were at a premium in front of the television showing the Cleveland Indians taking on the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series. As the Indians held a lead in the ninth inning, even individuals from other parts of the weight room made their way over to watch. Above, gym-goers react as the Indians record the final out to propel themselves into the World Series. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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On Friday night Owen Morse and Hunter Rivers were crowned Marysville’s 2016 Football Homecoming King and Queen respectively, despite what their switched up sashes may indicate. The pair were crowned prior to Marysville’s 42-21 loss to Upper Arlington. For stories from all of the local high school football games, see pages 8 and 9 of today’s newspaper. Additional photos from the games can be found on page 10. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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Local residents lined the downtown streets Thursday night for the Marysville High School Homecoming parade. The theme for Homecoming is “Decades” and the senior class float above shows students in their best 50s attire. Below is the Marysville Monarch mascot who not only fired up the onlookers, but threw out a little candy as well. The parade concluded at the Union County Fairgrounds where a pep rally was held as well as a bonfire on the infield. (Journal-Tribune photos by Chad Williamson)

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Monarch quarterback Walker Heard (14) attempts to get past a defender Friday evening. Heard passed for 90 yards and rushed for 52 during MHS’ win over Westland. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– Sometimes a great football game isn’t what you want to see.

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Nolan Conroy and Emma Anderson were crowned Fairbanks High School’s 2016 Football Homecoming King and Queen before Friday night’s contest against River Valley. The Panthers lost the contest 42-27. For stories from all of the area high school football games see pages 8 and 9 of today’s newspaper. Additional photos from the games can be found on page 10. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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Monarch running back Thomas Rush gives a stiff-arm to an Olentangy defender. The Monarchs fell 49-17. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– Olentangy’s student section at football games has a young man designated to do one pushup for each point the team scores.

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Pictured above, students navigate the hallways of the Marysville Early College High School (ECHS) this week. While school officials were told to expect about 20 percent of ECHS students to transfer back to the traditional Marysville High School, through two years that number is closer to 5 percent. (Photo submitted) –––– Though the number  is low, some students opt to transfer from Marysville’s Early College High School For some it doesn’t work The first year ECHS was open, 10 students moved back to the larger high school. The second year, four moved back. When students decided to attend the STEM…

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Members of the Marysville High School Football Team ring the team’s Victory Bell after beating Grove City 21-14 for their first win of the year. Team members ring the bell after home victories, but it hasn’t gotten much use lately as home wins have been tough to come by over the past two seasons. For stories from all of the local high school contests see pages 8 and 9 of Saturday’s newspaper. A photo page from Friday night’s games can be found on page 10. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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Thomas Rush (27) of Marysville tries to elude a Grove City tackler on this play. The Monarchs won, 21-14, for their first victory of the 2016 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– If you were close your eyes and imagine a fourth quarter, game-winning drive by the Marysville football team there would certainly be a couple of key players in the mix.

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