Marysville High School varsity softball catcher Haley Winans, left, and first baseman Camryn Harbold go through a throwing drill during a hot and humid first night of summer camp. Pictured in the background are assistant coach Brent Maxwell, left, and head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell. The Lady Monarchs, who won a Division I district championship this past season, will be working out on Monday and Wednesday evenings this summer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Austin Owings, left, takes part in the high jump, while Olivia Baumbarger, right, practices a relay race during the Marysville track and field youth camp. Youngsters will compete in a pair of track and field meets at the Marysville High School facility in the coming weeks. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) — Marysville High School track and field head coach Luke Sundermeier wants to keep the sport in local youths’ minds during the summer months. A three-day camp was recently held in preparation for a pair of upcoming summer meets. The event was actually limited to two days due to one…
In the bottom photo, Lady Monarch pitcher Abby Christian, left, confers with catcher Haley Winans. In the top photo, outfielder Abri Schmutz puts down a bunt. They are just three of the veterans who will return to the MHS softball team next spring. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) — A few weeks ago, the Marysville High School softball team wrapped up another successful season. The Lady Monarchs repeated as the Cardinal Division champions of the Ohio Capital Conference and claimed their first Division I district title since 2016. MHS finished with a 25-4 record and concluded the campaign with a…
The Journal-Tribune has named an All-Area team for both high school baseball and softball. This marks the first time the newspaper has named what many would call an all-county team in any sport in a number of years. The Journal-Tribune named county teams in football and boys and girls basketball in years gone by. The purpose is to honor local athletes who excelled in the two spring sports during the 2022 campaign. The newspaper covers five area schools – Marysville, Fairbanks, North Union, Jonathan Alder and Triad – and we wanted to put at least one member of each school…
Jonathan Alder softball head coach Dave McGrew embraces seniors Marlee Jacobs (27) and Kylie King (1) after Wooster Triway won the Division II state championship. It was the final game for JA’s seniors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — One of the most successful eras in Jonathan Alder High School softball history came to an end a few days ago. The Lady Pioneers, who finished second in the state coaches association poll, fell to No. 1 Wooster Triway, 2-1, during the Division II state championship game in Akron. After spending a few days winding down from the team’s successful journey,…
Kate Coy, center, takes the baton from Kinley Green, left, during a leg of the Division III 4×800 meter relay at the state track meet. Coy and Green are two of the athletes who helped the Lady Panthers to another standout season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — Rachael Hoover of Fairbanks displays her All-Ohio award for the Division III 800 meter run. Hoover placed sixth in the state during the event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — The curtain recently fell on another successful season for the Fairbanks High School girls track and field squad. The Lady Panthers claimed…
Alex Crowe of Fairbanks follows through on a tee shot in this file photo. Crowe won his age bracket during the first Heart of Ohio event of the 2022 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — Alex Crowe of Fairbanks topped the charts with his score of even par 60 at the Three Sticks Golf Club, (formerly Green Acres). The tournament was the first event of the 2022 Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association season. Crowe’s 31-29-60 from the white tees nabbed five birdies and nine pars to lead his 16-18 division. Nicholas McMullen of Galion placed second at 66,…
Fairbanks sophomore Rachael Hoover, left, gives a tremendous effort and passes a runner down the stretch of the state Division III girls 800 meter run. Hoover came from near the back of the pack to finish sixth and earn All-Ohio honors. The state meet was held at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — The emotional roller-coaster that is involved with sports can take sudden and dramatic turns. Fairbanks High School sophomore Rachael Hoover learned that during the final day of the Division III state track and field meet. Hoover began the day…
Jonathan Alder senior Joey Walker goes up toward the bar during the Division II boys state high jump competition on Saturday. Walker went out of the event at 6-4. The state meet was held at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — Just because an athlete wins a state championship one year, doesn’t necessarily mean the same type of success the following season. Jonathan Alder High School senior Joey Walker went into the Division II boys state high jump championship on Saturday as the defending champion. Walker captured the state title in 2021…
Joey Walker of Jonathan Alder clears the high jump bar during the 2021 Division II state track and field meet. Walker will look to defend his 2021 state championship when he jumps today at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. (Journal-Tribune file photo) — Last year’s Division II boys state high jump champion will take to the same stage today. Jonathan Alder senior Joey Walker will be among a number of competitors who have their sights on state gold. The high jump will begin today, 9:30 a.m., at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Walker qualified…
Cayla Eaton of Triad, right, clears a hurdle during the 300-meter race at the Division III state track and field meet at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — Addie Thrush, left, prepares to hand the baton to Fairbanks teammate Ally Gearhart during the 4×200 relay prelims at the Division III state track and field meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — Several athletes from Fairbanks High School and one from neighboring Triad took to the track at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for the Division III state meet on…
Triad High School sophomore Cayla Eaton is pictured running a race during the 2022 season. Eaton will compete in today’s Division III 300 meter prelims during the state track/field meet at The Ohio State University. (Photo submitted) — Cayla Eaton was pretty bummed out when she didn’t qualify for the 2021 Division III state track and field meet that was held at Westerville North High School. The disappointment, however, fueled a fire that carried her through the off-season and into the 2022 campaign. “I had to deal with the fact I didn’t qualify for the state meet last year as…
Jonathan Alder’s Danielle Robbins reaches the plate for a run against Kenton Ridge during the Division II regional champoinship game. The Lady Pioneers will face Oak Harbor during Thursday’s state semifinal contest in Akron. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — JA pitcher Marlee Jacobs fires the ball toward the plate against Kenton Ridge. Jacobs will help lead the Lady Pioneers into the Division II state semifinals on Thursday against Oak Harbor. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) — Riley Maginnis of Jonathan Alder puts the ball in play against Kenton Ridge. JA used a variety of players during its regional championship…
Lady Monarch shortstop Avery Henry tries for the tag as Watkins Memorial’s Taylor Gerhardt goes around it for a stolen base. Marysville’s season came to an end with a 9-4 setback during the Division I regional semifinals at Centerburg High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — Abby Christian of MHS watches the flight of her three-run homer against Watkins Memorial. The Lady Monarchs fell to the Warriors, 9-4, during the Division I regional semifinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — The Marysville High School softball team knew it would have to bring its “A” game to Centerburg High School…
Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horn slides headfirst into second with a stolen base against Columbus Bishop Hartley. The Hawks edged the Pioneers, 2-1, during a Division II tournament contest. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) — “Bishop Hartley made one more play than we did.” That’s how Jonathan Alder head baseball coach Craig Kyle assessed the No. 4-seeded Pioneers’ 2-1 loss to the No. 7 Hawks. The setback came during a Division II tournament game that was played on Alder’s diamond. The play Kyle was referring to is a baseball rarity. “I’ve been coaching high school baseball for 20 years and I’ve…