Carly Lehman of Fairbanks looks to shoot along the baseline during Wednesday’s game over Northeastern. Lehman scored 11 points and was one of four Lady Panthers in double figures during a 68-11 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) High school basketball in Ohio has had a “mercy” rule in place for post-season competition for several years. That rule states the game clock will run continuously (except for time-outs) once one team gains a 30-point lead during the second half. A rule similar to that has been adopted this winter for the regular season. It was invoked Wednesday evening, even though…
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Reese Cordonnier (top photo) and Gabe Filbert (bottom) are pictured in file photos from a previous swim meet. The Lady Monarchs edged Worthington Kilbourne, while the boys fell to the Wolves to begin the 2021-22 season. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) Marysville High School’s swimmers opened the 2021-22 season by splitting with Worthington Kilbourne on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs edged out the Wolves, 80-78. The boys dropped a 101-54 verdict. “I knew the girls meet was going to be close,” said MHS coach Beth Seman. “I had no idea just how close it was going to be. “I am super…
There is a new Pigskin Pickers leader in the clubhouse going into the college football bowl season. Reporter Mac Cordell won six of last week’s eight games and has now taken the overall lead. Cordell stands at 87-39 for the season. He was tied last week for the top with publisher Kevin Behrens and sports editor Tim Miller at 81-37. Miller and Behrens slipped to 4-4 for the week. They are now tied for second place, two games back of Cordell at 85-41. Managing editor Chad Williamson was the only Picker to choose Michigan over Ohio State. That helped him…
Peyton Heiss (4) of Jonathan Alder shoots over Fairbanks’ Tanner Ufferman on Tuesday. Heiss tallied 15 points during JA’s 40-12 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball team has forged a reputation over the past few years for defensive toughness. That message was reinforced loud and clear to Fairbanks on Tuesday. “Give credit to Jonathan Alder,” said first-year Panther coach Zach Brown. “They have traditionally been one of the top defensive teams in the Central District and are hard to score against.” Brown uttered those words after FHS left the JA gym with a 40-12 loss during…
Marysville’s Jack Golla has control of his opponent during a 2020-21 match. The Monarchs will host the Bob Williams Classic on Saturday to open the 2021-22 regular season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Marysville High School’s wrestling program will begin the regular season with an event that has a new name. The Monarchs will pound the mat to start the 2021-22 campaign by hosting the Bob Williams Classic on Saturday. The event, which has been known as the Marysville Duals Tournament for many years, was originally slated to honor Williams, who served as the Monarchs’ head coach from 1981-98, in…
Triad’s Ayden Spriggs (30) goes up for a shot. Spriggs scored 18 points during the Cardinals victory over Ridgedale. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) In clubbing Ridgedale 74-44 over the weekend, Triad’s boys basketball team already equaled last winter’s victory total. The Cardinals won only once in 23 games during the 2020-21 campaign. They are now 1-0 for this season after their win over the Rockets. Caleb Thomas scored seven of his 16 points during the opening stanza. As a result, Triad took a 22-4 advantage after the opening eight minutes. The Cardinals’ lead expanded to 33-14 by halftime and…
Former North Union volleyball player Journey Blevins goes for a block in the top photo. Blevins, who plays collegiately at the University of Findlay, was recently named the freshman of the year in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. In the bottom photo, Jonathan Alder senior Lizzie Lombardi plays the ball off the net during a 2021 match. Lombardi has earned Central Buckeye Conference and Division II Central District accolades for the season. (Journal-Tribune photos) Former North Union volleyball standout Journey Blevins had high goals for her first season on the collegiate level. She had previously stated she hoped to earn…
Triad’s girls varsity basketball squad lost a 58-23 verdict to Shawnee earlier this week. The setback dropped the Lady Cardinals’ record to 0-2. Shawnee jumped out to an 18-6 advantage by the end of the opening quarter. The Braves’ margin expanded to 30-15 by halftime. Shawnee took a 56-20 lead into the final eight minutes of play. The fourth quarter saw sparse offensive efforts from both teams as Triad tallied three points and the Braves notched two. Mia LeMay led the Lady Cardinals with eight points and 10 rebounds for the evening. Madi Cox finished with five points, including Triad’s…
Jonathan Alder High School senior Katie Hooley recently signed to continue her soccer career at Huntington University. Pictured from the left in the front row are father Bruce, Hooley, mother Sheri and sister Lexee; back row, Todd Banks (Hooley’s club team coach), Phil Rathgeb (former JA assistant coach), Matt Evans (former JA head coach), Nate Byrum (Alder head coach), Nichole Ausback (Alder assistant coach), Tim Ausback (Alder assistant coach) and David Lewis (Huntington University head coach). (Photo submitted) Jonathan Alder High School senior Katie Hooley has decided where she will continue her soccer career on the collegiate level. Hooley recently…
Macy Miller (5) of FHS drives to the basket in this file photo. Miller scored 23 points during the Lady Panthers’ win over Buckeye Valley on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks upped their record to 2-0 with Tuesday’s 62-40 triumph over Buckeye Valley. Macy Miller tossed in 23 points to lead the charge. She was joined in double figures by Elaina Lahmers with 14 and Carly Lehman with 11. Fairbanks jumped out to a 20-8 advantage by the end of the opening period. FHS’ margin stood at 28-18 at halftime. The Lady Panthers got…
Gabe Powers (36) of MHS picks up yardage against Springfield. The Monarchs finished the 2021 season as regional runners-up. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) The Marysville High School football team took, in the words of head coach Brent Johnson, a big “step forward” during the 2021 season. The Monarchs’ campaign came to an end last Friday during the Division I regional championship contest. The 27-0 loss to Springfield, however, shouldn’t detract from the type of year the Monarchs completed. “After the 2020 season, the guys coming back were really dialed in to make this a special year,” said Johnson. “It…
Fairbanks High School student Cadence Eger is pictured on “Ray Ray” during a Western equestrian show. (Photo submitted) What began as a young child’s wish has turned into a college opportunity for Cadence Eger. The Fairbanks High School junior recently accepted an equestrian scholarship to the University of Georgia. Just when did she become involved with riding horses? “I was four years old and I wanted to take riding lessons,” said Eger, 16. “I told that to my grandparents and they got me lessons for my birthday. “I guess it’s every little girl’s dream to one day have a pony.”…
Jonathan Alder’s Katie Hooley (center) drives to the basket on Monday against Marysville’s Cam Lee (left) and Abbey Williams (right). Also pictured for MHS is Alyssa Strahm (43). The Lady Monarchs beat JA, 50-29. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) First-year Jonathan Alder girls basketball coach Allen Eggleston could still find some positives after Monday’s 50-29 loss to Marysville. “This was a tough one tonight, but it highlighted what we need to do to improve,” he said. “We need to be stronger with the ball, play more physical defense and communicate better.” Eggleston’s team was coming off a 41-32 triumph over…
Jonathan Alder’s Will Heisler (26) picks up yardage during the second game at home of the 2021 season against Thornville Sheridan. JA’s Volunteer Field will host Friday evening’s Division IV state semifinal game between Bloom Carroll and Clinton-Massie. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder High School’s Volunteer Field has hosted a number of Pioneer playoff football games over the years. The facility will be used this weekend for the highest level it has ever hosted. Jonathan Alder was awarded a playoff state semi-final game that will be played on Friday. The 7 p.m. kickoff will feature a Division IV…
Colton Powers (32) of MHS stretches for yardage against Springfield on Friday. The Monarchs fell in the Division I-Region 2 championship game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) One of the best football seasons in the history of Marysville High School came to an end Friday evening. The No. 1-seeded Monarchs (who finished at 12-1) had trouble generating much in the way of offense when they faced No. 2 Springfield (now 12-1) at Hilliard Darby High School. On the other side of the ball, MHS could not contend with the Wildcats’ passing game during a 27-0 loss in the Division I-Region…