Marysville’s Maddi Shumway (13) attempts to avoid a collision with Thomas Worthington’s Rachel Traxler on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs fell to the Cardinals, 2-0, in the Division I district semifinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– Thomas Worthington controlled field position and ball possession for much of the game Tuesday evening during a 2-0 girls soccer victory over Marysville.
Author: Tim Miller
The Jonathan Alder football team is well on its way to hosting a first-round state playoff game.
Marysville High School graduates Noah Forrider (top photo) and Hayden Lee (bottom photo) are pictured during matches at the state wrestling tournament. Forrider and Lee will return to MHS on Sunday as members of the Ohio University mat squad. The Bobcats will hold a clinic for area grapplers and conduct an intrasquad scrimmage/wrestle-off. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller) –––– The Marysville High School wrestling team will host the Ohio University mat squad for a day of activities this coming weekend.
Lindsey Walker (3) of Fairbanks sends the ball back over the net Saturday afternoon during the Lady Panthers’ Division III tournament victory over the Columbus School for Girls. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– A battle-tested Fairbanks High School volleyball team put another victory in the ledger Saturday afternoon with a sweep over the Columbus School for Girls.
Jonathan Alder’s football winning streak was snapped at River Valley on Friday when the Vikings scored an 18-14 victory.
Tyler Beam (8) of Fairbanks is tackled after catching a pass Friday evening against Pleasant. The Panthers lost, 56-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– There really wasn’t much for Fairbanks head football coach Patrick Cotter to say after Friday evening’s 56-6 loss to Marion Pleasant.
Bryan Blacka (right) of Jonathan Alder brings down Fairbanks’ Beau Sloan after a short gain. The Pioneers beat the Panthers, 42-28. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– The curtain came down on Fairbanks’ 2016 football season, but not before the Panthers put up a valiant fight against neighboring Jonathan Alder on Friday night.
Spencer Schalip of Marysville proudly wears his cap and shirt in honor of the American League champion Cleveland Indians. Schalip, a life-long Indians fan, will travel to Cleveland to attend Tuesday’s opening game of the World Series. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– To say that Spencer Schalip is a very happy baseball fan these days is quite an understatement.
The Fairbanks High School football team is coming off a pair of disappointing losses to North Union and Galion the past two weeks by a grand total of seven points.
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team edged Bloom Carroll, 3-2, in Division II tournament action on Thursday.
Paige Mayer (top) of Fairbanks collides with a West Jefferson player as the ball is partially hidden during the play. The Lady Panthers won the Division III tournament game, 2-1, in overtime. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– The Fairbanks girls soccer team had plenty of opportunities, but needed an extra session to stay alive in the Division III tournament Wednesday afternoon.
Fairbanks’ Abbey Hubbs (left) and Brooklyn Kleiber (5) go up for a block against Grandview Tuesday evening. The Lady Panthers won the Division III tournament match in three sets. Pictured in the background is Taryn Brown (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– The gymnasium at Fairbanks High School has rapidly become a “No Panic” zone when it comes to Lady Panther volleyball.
The final home game of the 2016 season will provide the Marysville High School football team with yet another stern challenge during a difficult campaign.
Fairbanks’ Claire Ruff (left) heads the ball away from a Columbus School for Girls opponent Monday afternoon. The Lady Panthers won the Division III tournament game, 2-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– “May the wind always be at your back” is a long-time expression for good luck.
Fairbanks’ Natalie Parker follows through on her shot at The Ohio State University’s Gray Course on Saturday. The Lady Panthers placed fourth in the Division II tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– Fairbanks’ fourth place standing in the Division II state girls golf tournament on Friday stood up to the pressure of Saturday’s final round.