Monarch heavyweight Zach McMinn controls the arms of a Lancaster opponent in this file photo from last Wednesday. McMinn won his 100th career match on Saturday. The Monarchs defeated three opponents during a quad competition at Centerville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Marysville’s varsity boys wrestling squad added three more teams to its victory belt on Saturday. The Monarchs defeated Upper Arlington, 48-23, Centerville, 37-28, and Cincinnati Colerain, 57-29. Action came during the Centerville quad meet. MHS senior Zach McMinnm who transferred from Dublin Jerome last year, won all three of his matches (one by forfeit). In doing so, he…
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Elaina Lahmers of Fairbanks goes up for a basket. Lahmers led FHS in scoring during a victory over Greenon on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Elaina Lahmers tallied 14 points on Saturday as Fairbanks’ girls hoopsters clubbed Greenon, 55-29. The Lady Panthers (8-6) held a 9-7 edge after the first quarter, but stretched their margin to 27-15 by the halftime turn. FHS kept a foot on the throttle during the second half. The Lady Panthers (who will host West Jefferson today) took a 40-23 lead by the end of the third quarter. Fairbanks’ defense limited Greenon to 12 field…
Andy Higinbotham of Fairbanks (5) comes up with a loose ball, but also gets a foot to the head Friday evening. The Panthers rolled to an easy victory over Southeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Fairbanks boys basketball coach Justin George knew what Southeastern was going to do on the defensive end of the floor Friday evening.“They’re a young team – playing some freshmen – and they don’t have a lot of depth,” said the Panther bench boss after his team’s 63-27 victory. “They also knew they wouldn’t have an answer inside for Braylon Green if they played man-to-man.”The Trojans…
Ayden Sanford of Triad goes up for a basket against Springfield Catholic Central on Friday. The Irish downed the Cardinals, 85-58. (Photo submitted) Jonathan Alder’s boys added another victim to their basketball record on Friday. The Pioneers improved to 8-0 with a 55-26 shellacking of Kenton Ridge. JA held the Cougars scoreless during the first period, taking a 19-0 margin into the ensuing stanza. Alder climbed to a 35-6 spread by halftime and took a 51-14 margin into the final eight minutes of action. Jackson Izzard led Jonathan Alder with 15 points. Also putting the ball in the hoop were…
Senior Lincoln Heard of Marysville has a double-arm bind on Titan Johnson of Lancaster in this file photo. The Monarchs, who beat the Golden Gales on Wednesday, rolled past Dublin Jerome on Senior Night Thursday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Marysville’s varsity boys wrestling squad celebrated Senior Night on Thursday with a 69-6 verdict over Dublin Jerome. Monarch head coach Shawn Andrews was happy with the performance of his team. “Sometimes it’s difficult to get back up for a match the day after an emotional win (Wednesday’s state duals triumph over Lancaster),” he said. “I was pleased with our guys’…
In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Aspen Cameron (right) ties up the legs of a Madison Plains opponent. Cameron won the match by a pin. The Pioneers defeated the Eagles, Buckeye Valley and Fairbanks during quad competition on Thursday. In the bottom photo, Ashton Griffith (top) of Fairbanks puts a half-nelson hold on a Buckeye Valley rival. Griffith claimed victory by a pinfall. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder’s wrestling team defeated a trio of opponents during a home quad competition on Thursday. The Pioneers roughed up Madison Plains, 78-6, toppled Buckeye Valley, 44-21, and downed Fairbanks, 69-12. JA…
Ben Bickerstaff of Marysville works to slide a half-nelson and put Lancaster’s Ajay Locke into pinning position Wednesday evening. Bickerstaff won his match and helped the Monarchs advance in the state duals tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Marysville High School’s boys varsity wrestling team was successful during its first step along the state duals tournament trail. The Monarchs rallied to turn back Lancaster, 39-28, during Wednesday’s match on the MHS mats. In previous years, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has sponsored the state duals tournament. The OHSAA, however, has decided to no longer support the event. As such,…
Zach Vernon (2) of North Union shoots over Jonathan Alder’s Taber Headings (22) Tuesday evening. The Pioneers remained unbeaten with a 44-40 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) The two best boys basketball teams in the Central Buckeye Conference squared off against each other Tuesday evening near Plain City. During the early going, it appeared as though the unbeaten and state-ranked (No. 6 in D-II) Jonathan Alder Pioneers were in trouble. The contest matched Alder, which sits atop the CBC’s Kenton Trail Division, against North Union, which holds the same lofty standard in the Mad River circuit. The Wildcats got…
Ava Krutowskis of MHS looks to drive to the basket in this file photo. She tallied 16 points during Tuesday’s win over Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Ava Krutowskis tallied 16 points on Tuesday as Marysville’s girls hoopsters topped Dublin Jerome, 42-36. The Lady Monarchs (6-3) held a 12-6 margin at the end of the opening quarter and took a 19-17 edge by halftime. MHS’ advantage stood at 32-27 at the conclusion of the third quarter. Krutowskis scored six of her 13 second-half points during the final period. Ava Wilkerson scored nine points for Marysville, followed by Kass…
Mallory Seaman (above) and Joey Hazelbaker (below) of Marysville compete during Monday’s virtual meet against Benjamin Logan. The Raiders will compete in their portion of the meet today. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) The Marysville High School swimming season can be described at best as a bit unusual due to COVID-19. The Monarchs have competed in virtual meets against their opponents. The competing teams swim at their own home location, with a certified official in attendance. After teams finish each meet, times are compared to declare a winner. “Virtual meets are a bit tricky and we are at the mercy…
Triad’s Frani LeVan (23) is fouled while going up for a basket against Ridgemont on Monday. The Lady Cardinals won, 67-56. (Photo submitted) Frani LeVan poured in 29 points, while twin sister Cati added 19 on Monday as the Triad girls hoopsters beat Ridgemont, 67-56. The Lady Cardinals (5-7) jumped out to a 22-10 lead after the first period and took a 41-23 margin into the halftime turn. Triad, which will host Springfield Catholic Central on Wednesday, held on for a 52-48 edge by the end of the third quarter. The Lady Cardinals knocked down 10 trifectas for the game.…
Monarch wrestler Erryl Will lifts Nick Campbell of Brecksville off his feet during a match on Saturday. Will won the match, 6-5. It was one of three mat wins for MHS against the Bees. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) The Marysville High School varsity wrestling team saw its 12-match dual winning streak snapped on Saturday. The Monarchs fell to Brecksville-Broadview Heights, 57-12, and to Olentangy Liberty, 37-28, during a triangular event at MHS. “With so many of our usual competitions canceled this year, we jumped at the opportunity to add Brecksville to our schedule as a last-minute addition,” said MHS…
The Lady Monarchs of Marysville rolled to a 50-34 Senior Night victory over Olentangy Orange on Saturday. MHS (5-2) held an 11-5 margin at the end of the opening quarter and took a 19-14 lead by halftime. The Lady Monarchs, who will play at Olentangy on Friday, held a 28-21 advantage by the conclusion of the third set. Tinley Graves and Kass Lee each tallied 12 points to lead MHS. Also putting points on the board were Ava Krutowskis-eight, Ava Wilkerson-seven, Leah Brown-five, and Madi Sloan, Abbey Williams and Alyssa Strahm, each with two. —- Panthers triumph Fairbanks’ boys hoopsters…
Madi Sloan of MHS (22) is fouled during the second half of Friday’s victory over Olentangy Berlin. Sloan scored eight points. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) When three-point shooters are on, they can make life pretty miserable for the folks wearing an opposing uniform. The Lady Monarchs had one of their better three-point nights in the past few weeks on Friday as they clubbed Olentangy Berlin, 60-36. Tinley Graves swished four shots from beyond the arc, while Leah Brown added a trio of trifectas. In all, MHS sank nine three-balls in upping its record to 4-2. “We have struggled the…
Triad’s Ayden Spriggs goes up for a shot in this file photo. Spriggs scored 19 on Friday as the Cardinals beat Southeastern for their first win of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Triad’s boys hoopsters finally got the winless monkey off their backs on Friday. Ayden Spriggs scored 19 points, while Jalen Nott and Batai Lease respectively added 15 and 14 during the Cardinals’ 66-36 victory over Southeastern. Ayden Sanford joined them in double figures with 10. Triad (1-7 overall and 1-6 in the Ohio Heritage Conference) led 11-9 after the opening set and took a 24-17 halftime…