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Pleasant Spartans dominate Triad Cardinals
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Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) looks for an open receiver against Pleasant. The Spartans beat the Cardinals, 51-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
By Eva Paspalis Case 
August 29, 2026
The Triad varsity football team’s grit and tenacity was on full display at Don Kay Field during a tough 51-14 loss to the Marion-Pleasant Spartans on Friday. Cardinals senior wide receiver Wyatt Smith...
Panther gridders fall victim to Indian Lake
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Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) is tackled after a gain against Indian Lake. Bailey tallied FHS’ lone touchdown during a 40-7 loss to the Lakers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 29, 2026
There may not have been any high school football team in the state of Ohio that had a tougher beginning to the season than Fairbanks. Coming on the heels of a loss to 2025 Division VI state runner-up ...
North Union Wildcats roll past Waynesfield-Goshen, 48-0
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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage in this file photo. Hajjar helped lead the Wildcats past Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
August 29, 2026
For the second week in a row, the North Union football team was able to feel the support of its home fans. In response, the Wildcats, for the second straight week, gave them an impressive performance....
Jonathan Alder gridders manhandle Columbus Academy
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Jonathan Alder running back Christian Amann (2) picks up yardage in this file photo. Amann rushed for more than 200 yards during a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 29, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s football team turned a 21-6 halftime advantage into a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy Friday evening. It was the first time on the road for the Pioneers this season. Jonathan Alder ...
Monarchs make huge strides during win over KIPP Columbus
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Colin Wimmers (2) of Marysville is upended by a KIPP Columbus defender after picking up yardage Friday evening. Wimmers rushed for 216 yards as the Monarchs won, 35-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
August 29, 2026
The pieces of Marysville’s new offense started to come together Friday night. For seniors Evan Beany and Colin Wimmers, it might have been something of a coming-out party. After struggling to consiste...
Fairbanks spikers earn win
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Sydney Nicol, left, and Liviann Maine of Fairbanks contest the ball at the net in this file photo. Nicol and Maine helped FHS beat West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rausch was 13-of-14...
Panther soccer team triumphs
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By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder both scored two goals during Fairbanks’ 5-0 shutout over West Liberty-Salem in boys soccer action. The Panthers improved to 2-0-0 with the victory. Quinn Vicari added ...
NU gridders will play Waynesfield for the first time
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By Bob Putman 
August 28, 2026
The next page of 2026 high school football season will have a little more mystery than usual for North Union. Following an impressive 49-7 home win last Friday over Marion Pleasant, a team well known ...
FHS football team faces another big task against IL
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Carson Shope of Fairbanks is upended by Mechanicsburg defenders in this file photo. The Panthers will host Indian Lake this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
It could very well be a case of going from the frying pan into the fire for the Fairbanks High School football squad. The Panthers opened the 2026 season on the road and fell 45-21 to Colonel Crawford...
Marysville Monarchs looking for first grid victory of season at KIPP Columbus
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Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) picks up yardage after a block by Shane Brickner (8) against Westerville North. The Monarchs will play at KIPP Columbus this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team will once again hit the road during the second week of the 2026 season. Coming off a 31-9 loss at Westerville North last week, the Monarchs (0-1) will play at 0-1 KI...
North Union boys, girls golfers topple conference opponents
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By Bob Putman 
August 28, 2026
North Union defeated Northwestern 170-183 in boys golf play at Windy Knoll. Leading the Wildcats was Alex Jolliff with a score of 40. Ethan Monroe shot a 41 and was followed by Jenson Stover (43), Hud...
Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders
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Sydney Nicol and Liviann Maine attempt to block a Roughrider (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rauch was 13-of-14 ...
Next weeks sports lineup
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August 28, 2026
Monday (Aug. 31) Marysville girls tennis at Olentangy Liberty, 4:30 p.m. Marysville girls golf at Pickerington North with Grove City, 4:30 p.m. North Union volleyball home vs. Fredericktown, 5:30 p.m....
JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union
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Jonathan Alder’s Tiffanie Abrahams (21) sends the ball back up and over the net during a match against North Union. Also pictured for JA are Audrey Lange (20) and Kacey Anderson (18). Pictured for the Lady Cats are Madison Green (6), Avery Poling (7) Kellyn Ufferman (center) and Glory Blevins (far right). Jonathan Alder won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
“North Union is much better than its record,” said Jonathan Alder head volleyball coach Allison Reule. “We knew if we didn’t play how we can, it would be a tough match.” The Lady Cats went into the Ce...
Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders
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By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s football team will see the competition ratchet up over the next couple of weeks. The Pioneers (1-0) kicked off the 2026 season by pummeling West Liberty-Salem, 41-10. This week, Alder...
JA boys golfers move up to D-I
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Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity golf team are from left, front row, Rylan Cron, Parker McBride, Austin Meriweather and Eli Hecht; second row, head coach Mitch Koester, Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and assistant coach Brandon Whitt. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team is moving up a notch for the 2026 season. The Pioneers had previously been in Division II, but are now a Division I program. “We moved up to Division I this year due to...
Co-captains will lead J. Alder girls on links during 2026 season
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The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder is pictured from left, front row, Lucy Donohue, Allison Funk, Natalie Hess, Regan Mitchell and Kylah Dove; second row, head coach Ryan Swinehart, Emma Anderson, Ava Middendorf and assistant coach Matt Carpenter. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team will be led by senior co-captains Natalie Hess and Allison Funk. “Both have a lot of experience,” said Lady Pioneer coach Ryan Swinehart. JA’s third spot will be in th...
Lady Pioneers eye CBC title, deep tournament run
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Jonathan Alder’s girls varsity soccer team is pictured from left, front row, Natalie Musil, Lily Hilbert, Mia Hilbert, Makenna Keene, Gabby Picciano and Paige Sifrit; second row, Teagan Loy, assistant coach Gene DeWeese, assistant coach Avery Hecht, head coach Randy Spain, assistant coach Sean Magginis, assistant coach Connor Burgei, Lindsay Stoll, and Kenley Vogel; third row, Lauren Cameron, Sydney Bauerle, Samantha Harrison, Elliott Hecht, Kennedy McGrath, Rosie Timberlake, Hadley Linkinhoker and Haylee Heindel. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Armed with 12 returning letter winners and a highly-touted freshman class, the Jonathan Alder soccer team enters the 2026 season with clear championship aspirations. “We want to capture the Central Bu...
JA spikers have letter winners to overcome graduation losses
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The Lady Pioneer varsity volleyball team is pictured from left, front row, Mila Riggs (manager), Charlotte Kuhns, Cailyn Glick, Peyton Hanna, Kacey Anderson, Kylie Trout and Kora Riggs (manager); second row, Makenna Shafley, Audrey Lange, Tiffanie Abrahams, Brooke Hess and Anna Hayes. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad ran the table (10-0) in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference a year ago. The Lady Pioneers also finished with an overall record of 24-3 and cap...
JA boys under guidance of new soccer coach
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Members of Jonathan Alder’s varsity boys soccer team are from left, front row, Chaz Stocksdale, Moses Rauh, Phil Chin, Will Hamill, Alex Mijangos, Walker Martini, Guy Goslee, Gavin Johnson and Sammy Cameron; second row, (left to right) Justin Hamill (Head Coach), Cade Vanover, Logan Ahner, Alex Moore, Brody Moodespaugh, Beckett Martini, Brenton Windle (Asst. Coach)and Aaron Coldren (Asst. Coach); third row, Santiago Solano-Bautista, Dallas Bumgarner, Alexis Lagunes, Miguel Zerpa and Grayson Adams. Not pictured, assistant coaches Tim Martini and Matt Schertzer. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team will be under the guidance of a new head coach this fall. Justin Hamill replaces Jordan McMurray, who left to become the head coach of Dublin Scioto’s boys soccer squ...
Grid players of the week named
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By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has selected its football players of the week for the first game of the 2026 season. Gage Henry, a junior cornerback/wide receiver, is the selection for Marysville. Henry returned ...
Triad spikers hope to build on successful ‘25 season
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Triad’s varsity volleyball squad is pictured from left, front row, Emma Martin, Hunter Hoffman, Elley Dorn and Isabella Russell; back row, Reagyn Welty, Kaitlyn Herron, Avery Eaton, Madison Melidor, Haven Cantrell and Kimber Instine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
The 2025 season marked a milestone for the Triad High School volleyball program. The Lady Cardinals posted an overall record of 13-10 and finished second behind West Liberty-Salem and Fairbanks in the...
JA soccer squads triumph
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By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team (1-0-0) turned in a 2-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Grayson Adams tallied both of the Pioneers’ goals on assists from Will Hamill. Jonathan Alder’s girls (1-1-0) posted a ...
NU golfers turn back Ben Logan
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By Bob Putman 
August 26, 2026
North Union defeated Benjamin Logan 167-212 in boys golf action at Cherokee Hills. The Wildcats’ Ethan Monroe and Hudsyn Wilson tied for medalist honors as each shot a 40. Other North Union scores wer...
Triad spikers top W. Jefferson
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By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Triad’s volleyball squad upped its record to 2-0 with a 25-20, 25-13, 19-25, 25-14 verdict over West Jefferson. Avery Eaton and Reagyn Welty led the Lady Cardinals with 12 kills apiece, while Kimber I...
Letter winners return for Cardinal CC program
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Triad’s cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Rory Strickland, Alex McComas, Chris May, Jacob Johnson and Noah Humphrey; back row, Henry Beaverson, Hayden Williams and Aubrey Johnson. Not pictured, Daniel Ishida-Garwood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
The cross country program at Triad High School has five returning letter winners for the 2026 season. They include Henry Beaverson, Noah Humphrey, Daniel Ishida-Garwood, Hayden Williams and Aubrey Joh...
Trio of girls on golf team; boys have handful of veterans
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The Lady Cardinals golf team is pictured from left, Amira Gonzales, Melissa Graham and Adyson Feasel. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
There are three girls who are competing on the golf course for Triad High School during the 2026 season. They include returning letter winners Adyson Feasel and Amira Gonzales. A newcomer to the team ...
Triad gridders hope for another win on road to Marion County
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By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2026
Perhaps the biggest surprise among Union County-area high school football teams a week ago was Triad’s season-opening victory. The Cardinals, who won only twice in the past three seasons, opened the 2...
NU boys golf defeats Ben Logan; JA girls golf defeat Kenton Ridge
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Alex Joliff hitting off the tee during a golf tournament (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Bob Putman 
August 26, 2026
North Union defeated Benjamin Logan 167-212 in boys golf action at Cherokee Hills. The Wildcats' Ethan Monroe and Hudsyn Wilson tied for medalist honors as each shot a 40. Other North Union scores wer...
JA soccer recap
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By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team (1-0-0) turned in a 2-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Grayson Adams tallied both of the Pioneers’ goals on assists from Will Hamill. Jonathan Alder’s girls (1-1-0) posted a ...