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Hall of Fame inducts three
By Tim Miller 
February 10, 2026
The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame added three new inductees Friday evening. They are, from left, Frank Runion (cross-country and track and field), Amber Church Kuchmek (softball) and Sc...
JA bowlers split matches
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JA bowlers split matches
By Tim Miller 
February 6, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys bowlers turned back Urbana 2,814-2,568. Grant Headings finished with a 450 series on games of 182 and 268. He was followed by Fred Bluhm (211-237-448), Gavin Murphy (257-188-445)...
Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown
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Nickolas Hajjar of North Union brings the ball up the court against defensive pressure. Hajjar tallied 22 points during a loss to unbeaten Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)
Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown
By Bob Putman 
February 6, 2026
North Union had an undefeated Fredericktown on the ropes for three quarters on Wednesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Freddies (16-0), however, showed they were not ready to suffer their f...
FHS girls fall to DeSales; Raiders win
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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm goes up for a basket. Boehm tallied seven points during a game against DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS girls fall to DeSales; Raiders win
By Tim Miller 
February 6, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls basketball squad saw its record slip to 16-5 with Wednesday’s 52-33 non-conference loss to Columbus St. Francis DeSales. The Lady Panthers jumped out to a 12-4 advantage by the conclu...
Lady Cat cagers go unbeaten in CBC for fifth straight season
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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) drives toward the basket. Harrah reached the 1,000-point milestone during a win over Graham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Cat cagers go unbeaten in CBC for fifth straight season
By Bob Putman 
February 6, 2026
North Union completed a fifth straight undefeated Central Buckeye Conference season on Wednesday as the Lady Cats defeated Graham 63-43. The victory also extended North Union’s winning streak in leagu...
JA girls fall to Davidson
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Jonathan Alder’s Caroline Timberlake (2) takes a shot while being guarded by an opposing Wildcat during the first half of play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA girls fall to Davidson
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team is now on a four-game skid after suffering a 49-30 loss to Hilliard Davidson. The Scarlet and Black fell to 4-16 overall following the result of the non-conferen...
Wildcats top Pioneers
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Jonathan Alder’s Byron Byerly (32) scores inside the paint after getting past Wildcat defenders during the first half of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for eight points in the team’s loss to Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Wildcats top Pioneers
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball squad suffered a 52-44 setback to Hilliard Davidson. The loss puts the team at 14-5 overall with three more games left on the schedule before the postseason begins. Fo...
FHS hoopsters turn back KIPP; Raiders top Elgin
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Fairbanks’ Alek Orders (0) drives to the basket in this file photo. Orders scored 12 points during FHS’ win over KIPP Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS hoopsters turn back KIPP; Raiders top Elgin
By Tim Miller 
February 5, 2026
The Panthers of Fairbanks defeated KIPP Academy of Columbus 61-52 in non-conference boys basketball action on Tuesday. FHS, which upped its overall record to 17-2, held a 15-11 lead after the first qu...
Lady Monarchs down Eagles on Senior Night
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Marysville senior Jovie Traucht (3) goes up for a basket against Bishop Watterson. Traucht helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a Senior Night victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs down Eagles on Senior Night
By Tim Miller 
February 5, 2026
Marysville High School’s girls basketball squad sent its trio of seniors out with a victory on Senior Night. Jovie Traucht, Val Brito and Kenzie Kempton were honored on Tuesday before the Lady Monarch...
Marysville swimmers compete in OCC Cardinal Division meet
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Marysville’s boys 200 yard freestyle relay team earned second-place honors during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Members of the team are from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Rylan Brown and Brady Cordonnier. (Photo submitted)
Marysville swimmers compete in OCC Cardinal Division meet
By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
Marysville’s boys swimming team placed fifth and the girls were sixth during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Dublin Jerome captured top team honors during the boys meet with 305 po...
New HOFer Draudt was three-sport MHS captain
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New HOFer Draudt was three-sport MHS captain
By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct three new members on Friday, Feb. 6. The addition of softball pitcher Amber Church Kuchmek, three-sport standout Scott Draudt and cross-cou...
Lady Panthers set single-game three-point record during win
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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm (3) and Claire Meihls (12) fight for ball possession against Pleasant’s Carly Columber (4) underneath the basket during the second half. Pictured in the background for FHS is Mara Vicari (24). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Panthers set single-game three-point record during win
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 4, 2026
The age-old saying of records are meant to be broken came to light at Fairbanks High School on Monday. The Lady Panther hoop squad not only earned a 67-57 win against visiting Marion Pleasant, but als...
Athletes of week named
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Athletes of week named
By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. -Marysville: Delaney Sherwood, a senior bowler, helped lead the Lady Monarchs to the runner-up spot of the Tomahawk Invitational at Fairlawn’s A...
Central Buckeye Conference conducts swimming meet
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Central Buckeye Conference conducts swimming meet
By Tim Miller 
February 4, 2026
The Central Buckeye Conference recently held its swimming championships at Wright State University. Results for Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan were as follows (top seven): Girls -200 medley relay: ...
NU wrestlers place first, third in tourneys
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NU wrestlers place first, third in tourneys
By Bob Putman 
February 4, 2026
Led by several individual champions, North Union took first place during the recent Delaware Christian wrestling  tournament. Earning individual titles were Jack Kemp, Corey Gilliam, Mason Andrews, Br...
Cagers have mixed results
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Cagers have mixed results
By Bob Putman 
February 4, 2026
Triad’s girls varsity basketball team dropped a 62-17 decision to Benjamin Logan on Monday. Taylor Queen led the Lady Cardinals with six points, while Emma Martin added five. Addi Matthews finished wi...
Marysville girls wrestling team captures Iron Maiden title
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Marysville’s Cameron Leng (red) takes a double-leg shot on her opponent during a match at 120 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Marysville girls wrestling team captures Iron Maiden title
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 3, 2026
Marysville’s girls wrestling team captured a recent tournament title. Several local programs ventured to Bellefontaine High School to compete in this year’s edition of the Iron Maiden tournament. Mary...
Triad girls cagers fall
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Triad girls cagers fall
February 3, 2026
Triad’s girls basketball team dropped a 68-18 verdict to Mechanicsburg on Saturday. Gracie Martin led the Lady Cardinals with four points. She also grabbed four rebounds and dished for two assists. Em...
Monarch gymnasts win meet against several teams
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Skylar Langhirt is the only senior on the Marysville High School gymnastics team. (Photo submitted)
Monarch gymnasts win meet against several teams
By Tim Miller 
January 30, 2026
Marysville’s gymnastics team captured top honors during a multi-team meet on its Senior Night. Skylar Langhirt is the lone senior on Marysville’s team. The Lady Monarchs finished with a total of 127.1...
Marysville bowling teams have recent tournament success
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Marysville’s Delaney Sherwood prepares to release the ball down the lanes. MHS’ bowling teams have had solid results in recent tournaments. (File photo)
Marysville bowling teams have recent tournament success
By Tim Miller 
January 30, 2026
Marysville High School’s boys bowling team turned in a championship performance during the recent annual King’s Classic Tournament, hosted by the Bellefontaine High School bowling squads. The event wa...
Turnovers offset strong MHS shooting during loss to Braves
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Kellen Carter (23) of Marysville goes up for a shot. Carter scored 15 points during a 59-49 loss at Olentangy on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)
Turnovers offset strong MHS shooting during loss to Braves
By Tim Miller 
January 30, 2026
Marysville’s varsity boys cagers had a solid shooting performance during a road game at Olentangy. The Monarchs sank 50% of their two and three-point attempts against a Braves squad that went into the...
Monarch boys grapplers roll to win over Delaware Hayes
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Marysville’s Trent Sharp (right) defends a takedown move by Delaware Hayes’ Riddick Franks during a match at 144 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch boys grapplers roll to win over Delaware Hayes
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 30, 2026
Marysville’s boys wrestling team celebrated not only its senior class but also a 48-19 dual meet win over Delaware Hayes on Wednesday. While the final result was ultimately one-sided, it does not tell...
NU bowlers fall to Indian Lake; girls JV cagers top West Liberty
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NU bowlers fall to Indian Lake; girls JV cagers top West Liberty
By Bob Putman 
January 30, 2026
North Union came up just short in its Central Buckeye Conference boys bowling match against Indian Lake on Wednesday. The Wildcats finished with a score of 2,538, while the Lakers finished with a coun...
Benjamin Logan honors 2000 baseball team
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Members of the 2000 Benjamin Logan baseball team inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame are from left, Mark Butler, Blake Carpenter, Geoff Kerns, Zach Haney, Zach Grant, Jeff Lowe, Jeff Fox, John Kerns, Nic Crabtree, Kris Crawford, David Gilbert, Nathan Gregg, Doug Rutan, Tracy Gregg and Beau Harmon. Josh Bauman, Jeff Bednarki and Adam Sheeley were not in attendance. (Photo submitted)
Benjamin Logan honors 2000 baseball team
January 29, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School recently recognized one of the most accomplished seasons in Raider athletics history during the boys basketball home game against Graham. Members of the 2000 Benjamin Logan ...
Lady Monarchs top Jerome; JA girls, Triad boys drop basketball contests
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Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth (23) fires up a shot. Hackworth led the Lady Monarchs with 22 points during a victory over Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs top Jerome; JA girls, Triad boys drop basketball contests
By Tim Miller 
January 29, 2026
Marysville High School’s girls varsity basketball squad upped its overall record to 12-5 with a recent 45-33 victory at Dublin Jerome. MHS is also 3-4 in the Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conf...
Fairbanks girls hand Tigers first loss; Jonathan Alder Pioneer boys defeat Kenton Ridge
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Livi Maine (44) of Fairbanks applies defensive pressure to an opponent in this file photo. Maine led the team with 12 points during a recent win over West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks girls hand Tigers first loss; Jonathan Alder Pioneer boys defeat Kenton Ridge
By Tim Miller 
January 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls basketball team handed West Liberty-Salem its first setback in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. The Lady Panthers’ 55-42 triumph puts the Tigers at 11-1 in the division an...
Local athletes of week named
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Local athletes of week named
By Tim Miller 
January 28, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. They are as follows: Marysville: Junior wrestler Carter Shank is Marysville’s honoree. Shank was the highest-placing Monarch during the recent M...