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Ben Logan drops game to Lima Senior
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By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s football team dropped to 1-2 on the season with an 18-10 setback to Lima Senior (2-1). The Raiders’ lone touchdown came during the opening quarter when Adam Tinsman scored on a 14-yar...
Cardinals pound SCC in game that lasts only one half
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Triad’s Duncan Funderburgh (45) stops a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in his tracks. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). The Cardinals clubbed the Irish, 48-0, during a game that was only played to the conclusion of the first half. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2026
From the very first offensive play of the game, football fans at Triad High School realized it just wasn’t going to be Springfield Catholic Central’s night on Friday. The Irish won the pregame coin to...
North Union Wildcats topple Northmor; improve to 3-0
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage in this file photo. Arver scored three touchdowns during a win at Northmor on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Bob Putman 
September 5, 2026
The first half had things a little off-center for the North Union football team. But the Wildcats had a much smoother time in the second half on Friday in the non-league contest at Northmor. Leading 2...
FHS falls to Madison Plains; JA topples Bulldogs
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Madison Plains runs the ball against Fairbanks’ defense. The Golden Eagles handed FHS its third setback of the season by a score of 30-20. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder kept its football record unblemished on Friday with a 35-14 victory at Bloom Carroll. “We had too many penalties (11), but overall, I was happy with the way we played,” said Pioneer hea...
Monarch football team tops Lancaster for second win of 2026 campaign
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Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) bursts through Lancaster’s defense. Wimmers rushed for 160 yards and scored a touchdown during MHS’ 15-10 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
September 5, 2026
Marysville and Lancaster both entered Friday night expecting their offenses to revolve around established playmakers. Well before halftime, both teams were working on Plan B. The Monarchs lost startin...
Rich beyond measure
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former Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher stands in front of the new sign naming the school football field in his honor during a surprise ceremony Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Marysville field named in honor of former football coach Rich Weiskircher
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Retired Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher is a member of three different halls of fame. His name has now been added to a permanent MHS sports facility. Weiskircher was surpri...
Golfers triumph
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By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls golf team defeated Mechanicsburg 190-212. Savannah Blust led the Lady Panthers with a 40. She was followed by Nyla Greenbaum-49, Christy Headings-50, Claire Meihls-51, Lilli Kelley-55...
Fairbanks, Ben Logan spikers capture matches
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By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball team improved to 3-2 overall and 3-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 25-11, 25-15, 25-16 victory over Mechanicsburg. Stephenie Headings was 15-of-16 on serves with four ac...
Cardinal gridders look to win second game against S. Catholic Central
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Triad’s Jayden Minor (24) congratulates Caleb Jordan (2) after Jordan’s touchdown against Ridgedale earlier this season. The Cardinals will host Springfield Catholic Central this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Triad’s football team will attempt to rebound from a 51-14 loss at Marion Pleasant that was suffered last week. The Cardinals (1-1) will host Springfield Catholic Central this evening. The Irish have ...
North Union Wildcats will take 2-0 record on road to Northmor
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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) eludes tacklers in this file photo. The Wildcats will take to the road for the first time this season when they travel to Northmor this evening. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Bob Putman 
September 4, 2026
In the third week of the high school football season, North Union will be making an adjustment as to what it has done the previous two weeks. The Wildcats opened the season with back-to-back home game...
JA, BC will continue school sports rivalry on Bulldogs’ grid field
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Jonathan Alder’s Cody Yates (53) brings down a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for JA is Braylon Kauffman (58) and John Parker (61). The Pioneers will play at Bloom Carroll on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
Jonathan Alder and Bloom Carroll are schools that have become very familiar with each other over the years… and it’s not just in football. Regardless of the sport, the Pioneers and Bulldogs have met e...
NU golf teams capture matches
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By Bob Putman 
September 3, 2026
The North Union golf teams continued their winning ways during matches played on Tuesday. The boys squad defeated Elgin and Ridgedale on the par-60 Three Sticks Golf Course. The Wildcats finished with...
Lady Pioneer spikers sweep Tecumseh; run season record to 7-0
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By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
The varsity volleyball team from Tecumseh became Jonathan Alder’s latest victim this week. The Lady Pioneers won their first Central Buckeye Conference match of the season and improved to 7-0 overall....
MHS soccer teams fall to UA
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Marysville’s Landon LeClair is tripped up as he contends for possession of the ball. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Brandon Jeronimo (16). MHS fell to Upper Arlington, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
A pair of second-half goals enabled Marysville’s boys soccer squad to pull to a 2-2 tie with Upper Arlington. The Golden Bears, however, tallied the winning goal late in the match for a 3-2 victory ov...
Grid players of week named
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By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2026
Marysville, North Union and Jonathan Alder all turned in victories on Friday during the second week of the 2026 high school football regular season. The Journal-Tribune has announced players of the we...
More even competition perhaps ahead for Panthers
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Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) picks up yardage against Indian Lake. The Panthers will play at Madison Plains on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2026
“I told the guys after Friday’s game that we don’t have anybody else on the schedule that went to the state playoff semifinals last year,” said Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll. The third-y...
MHS gridders will tangle with Lancaster during home opener
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Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) is lifted in celebration by teammate Collin Burris after Wimmers scored a touchdown against KIPP Columbus. The Monarchs will host Lancaster on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2026
A Lancaster High School football team still looking for its first victory of the 2026 season will play at Marysville on Friday. The contest has been pushed back 30 minutes to 7:30 p.m.  due to a Lanca...
NU wins golf matches
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By Bob Putman 
September 2, 2026
The North Union boys and girls golf teams each earned a victory on Monday. In the boys match, the Wildcats defeated Grandview Heights 173-181. Ethan Monroe led the way with 38 and was followed Alex Jo...
Marysville netters split contests
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By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2026
Marysville’s girls tennis record stands at 2-5 after a recent split of matches. The Lady Monarchs defeated Lancaster, 3-2. Caylee Althauser sealed the win for the Monarchs with a three-set victory tha...
Jonathan Alder spikers remain unbeaten with triumph over Davidson
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By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2026
A 3-0 non-conference triumph over Hilliard Davidson raised Jonathan Alder’s volleyball record to 6-0. Scores for the match were 25-19, 25-18, 25-17. Alder’s Audrey Lange tallied 19 kills. She also fin...
MHS girls golfers compete in Big Walnut Invitational
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Marysville’s Savannah Huntington prepares to hit a tee shot at the Big Walnut Invitational. Huntington placed 23rd among individual golfers. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2026
Marysville’s girls golf team competed in the Big Walnut Invitational. Dublin Jerome captured the team title with a score of 315. Big Walnut was the runner-up with a score of 326, followed by Granville...
NU Lady Cats drop soccer match to Urbana
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Jordan Shinault (24) of North Union makes a throw-in during a match against Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
September 2, 2026
At this early stage of the season, the record of the North Union girls soccer team is obviously not where head coach Bill Leroy would like the Lady Cats to be. However, Leroy is still very confident a...
MHS grad Powers named football captain for K. State University
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Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers (36) is pictured during a game with The Ohio State Buckeyes. Powers, who transferred to Kansas State, will begin his second season with the Wildcats as one of the team’s captains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2026
Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers has been named one of Kansas State University’s football captains for the 2026 season. Powers is one of six captains selected by the Kansas State coaching s...
Jon Alder CC squads capture Baron Blast
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Jonathan Alder’s girls cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Evelyn Funk, Cara Curtiss, Cailie Beachy and Michaela Thompson; second row, assistant coach Amy Malone, Bree Gray, Finley Streit, Emmalyn Moyer and head coach Justin Crep. Not pictured: Addilyn McDaniel and assistant coaches Alicia Tremayne, Jamie Ehret and Alexa Thorpe. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
September 1, 2026
In its opening cross country meet of the season, Jonathan Alder earned a pair of first-place finishes on Saturday in the Baron Blast at Buckeye Valley High School. The Pioneers were dominant in both t...
Panther spikers fall
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Lexie Grant (7) of Fairbanks sets the ball in this file photo. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers is Liviann Maine (4). FHS dropped a recent match to London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball team slipped to 2-2 on the season with a 3-1 setback at the hands of London. Scores for the match were 25-23, 14-25, 23-25, 18-25. Liviann Maine tallied 11 kills to lead FHS. The...
FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North
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By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2026
The Fairbanks High School and Middle School cross country teams competed in the Pickerington North Classic. The high school girls placed fifth as a team. Their individual efforts were as follows: -Ava...
NU golfers top Graham; Wildcat gridders split
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By Bob Putman 
September 1, 2026
The North Union boys golf team defeated Graham 164-225 on Thursday at Windy Knoll. Leading the Wildcats (8-2 overall, 8-0 Central Buckeye Conference) was Ethan Monroe with a 36. He was followed by Ale...
Monarch netters drop contest to Westerville South
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Sami Haigh of Marysville prepares her swing against the ball in this file photo. Haigh recently won her first singles match of the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2026
Marysville’s girls tennis team was edged by Westerville South, 3-2. Sami Haigh defeated Hartings of Westerville South by a score of 7-6, 6-0. It was Haigh’s first singles victory of the season. The MH...
Local volleyball squads record victories
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In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) prepares to blast the ball over the net. In the bottom photo, Glory Blevins (1) of North Union does the same. Both local varsity teams won recent matches. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2026
The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder battled to a 3-1 verdict over Central Buckeye Conference cross-over rival Indian Lake. Scores from the match were 25-17, 20-25, 25-18, 25-12. The victory improved J...
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...