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Pioneer gridders look to remain unbeaten when they host Shawnee
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Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) gains yardage against North Union during last week’s Central Buckeye Conference cross-over contest. The Pioneers are back home this evening against Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Pioneer gridders look to remain unbeaten when they host Shawnee
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 19, 2025
Jonathan Alder is riding high on a four-game football winning streak. Head coach Brett Glass, however, does not want his players to get too high. The Pioneers, who are ranked No. 5 in this week’s Divi...
NU hopes to get back on winning track at Urbana
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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) sprints upfield after catching a pass from Nickolas Hajjar during last week’s home game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcats are on the road today taking on Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU hopes to get back on winning track at Urbana
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2025
North Union has split the first four games of the 2025 football season and has an interesting opponent for the final week of the non-league season. After suffering a 42-23 loss to Jonathan Alder last ...
Triad offense may show new features against Cedarville
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Triad’s George Hartman (21) is tackled during a kickoff return against Greenon. The Cardinals will play at Cedarville tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Triad offense may show new features against Cedarville
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 19, 2025
Triad’s football team may try some new aspects with its offense tonight at Cedarville. The Cardinals have not been fortunate in the injury category this season, leaving many positions open for younger...
Lady Panther spikers sweep Southeastern
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Lexie Grant (7) of Fairbanks sets the ball for an assist. The Lady Panthers swept Southeastern to remain unbeaten. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panther spikers sweep Southeastern
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2025
A three-set sweep kept Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team undefeated for the 2025 campaign. The 25-11, 25-16, 25-12 verdict over Southeastern elevated the Lady Panthers to 11-0 overall and 8-0 in the ...
MHS netters edge Grove City
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MHS netters edge Grove City
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2025
Marysville’s girls tennis squad upped its record to 9-6 with a 3-2 verdict over Grove City. Both of MHS’ doubles teams earned victories. Ada and Grace Burhanna captured the first doubles match with a ...
Jonathan Alder, North Union girls soccer teams have mixed results
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Jonathan Alder, North Union girls soccer teams have mixed results
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer squad upped its overall record to 4-4-1 by rolling past London 9-1. The Lady Pioneers (who are 3-1-1 in the Central Buckeye Conference) were led by Caroline Timberlake. T...
Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years
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Aaliyah West (15) of Marysville blasts the ball past a couple of Thomas Worthington defenders. The Lady Monarchs won a marathon, five-set match for their first Ohio Capital Conference victory in two years. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2025
Marysville High School’s varsity volleyball team went into Tuesday’s match against Thomas Worthington waiting two years for an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division victory. A couple more hours we...
Behrens, Miller tied for lead of Pigskin Pickers race
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Behrens, Miller tied for lead of Pigskin Pickers race
September 18, 2025
There is a stalemate at the top of the Pigskin Pickers. Publisher Kevin Behrens posted a 9-1 record last week. Sports editor Tim Miller went 7-3. Both are deadlocked at the top of the race with 23-10 ...
Marysville school board plans talks on artificial turf for varsity baseball/softball diamonds during meeting
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This is an aerial view of the Marysville High School baseball/softball complex. Pending approval by the district’s board of education during this evening’s meeting, artificial turf will be installed on both the varsity baseball/softball diamonds, reportedly in time for use during the 2026 spring season. (File photo)
Marysville school board plans talks on artificial turf for varsity baseball/softball diamonds during meeting
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2025
The Marysville Exempted Village School Board of Education could make a decision this evening that would give a big face lift to the school’s varsity baseball and softball diamonds. The board will deci...
North Union runners finish second at Ridgedale meet
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North Union runners finish second at Ridgedale meet
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2025
The North Union boys cross country team finished second at the Ridgedale Invitational. Leading the Wildcats was Ben Bonnell, who finished third overall in the time of 17 minutes, 15 seconds. He was fo...
JA VB squad sweeps Tecumseh
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JA VB squad sweeps Tecumseh
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2025
The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team made quick work of the visiting Arrows from Tecumseh. The scores were 25-8, 25-9, 25-9. The Pioneers moved to 11-1 overall and 5-0 in league play. Ali Hayes ...
NU boys golfers place third in CBC tourney
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NU boys golfers place third in CBC tourney
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2025
North Union finished third in the Mad River Division of the Central Buckeye Conference boys golf tournament at Locust Hills. The Wildcats had a score of 331. Northwestern earned the team title with a ...
JA soccer squad clubs BL
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Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill delivers a shot on a penalty kick during the first half of action against the Raiders. The junior Pioneer accounted for five goals in the team’s 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA soccer squad clubs BL
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team remained undefeated following a 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. The Pioneers are riding high after another Central Buckeye Conference victory put the team’s standing at ...
JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
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Jonathan Alder’s Makenna Keene (15) tries to earn possession against Benjamin Logan’s Brooklyn Smedley (23) and Ella Chamberlain (3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 17, 2025
Losses are a dime a dozen, but some tend to sting more than others. That’s how Jonathan Alder head girls soccer coach Randy Spain felt after his team’s 4-3 loss to  Benjamin Logan. “This one stings,” ...
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
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Fairbanks’ Max Winner (3) picks up yardage against Madison Plains earlier this season. The Panthers will host Southeastern for Homecoming on Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
Fairbanks High School head football coach Dave Carroll probably said it best. “They’re like us… struggling,” he said. Carroll was referring to his team’s Homecoming opponent on Friday. The Panthers wi...
Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson
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Grady Evans (51) of Marysville grabs hold of a Hilliard Bradley ball carrier. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Davidson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs look to get back on winning track on road at Hilliard Davidson
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
The second leg of a tough four-game stretch for Marysville’s football team will feature another squad from Hilliard. Coming off a 42-14 home setback at the hands of Hilliard Bradley last week, the Mon...
Local grid players of game named
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Local grid players of game named
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
The fourth week of the high school football season wasn’t as prosperous as the previous week for local teams. Jonathan Alder was the only area squad that won with a 42-23 victory over North Union. Cas...
Netters fall to Braves
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Netters fall to Braves
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
Marysville’s tennis squad dropped a 3-2 verdict to Olentangy. In doing so, the Lady Monarchs slipped to 8-6 overall and 1-2 in the Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conference. Singles -Mallipeddi...
NU’s Harrah sets school mark for volleyball assists
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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah delivers an assist for a kill. Harrah recently set a new North Union school record for career volleyball assists. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
NU’s Harrah sets school mark for volleyball assists
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2025
Kennedy Harrah, a senior setter on the North Union volleyball team, recently etched her name in the Lady Cat record book. Harrah became North Union’s all-time leader in assists, surpassing the mark of...
Triad team falls in OHC match
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Triad team falls in OHC match
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2025
Triad’s volleyball team slipped to 8-5 overall and 4-5 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a recent loss to West Liberty-Salem. The Tigers won with a 25-13, 25-12, 25-15 sweep. Reagyn Welty finished ...
FHS golfers place second
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FHS golfers place second
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys golf team placed second during the recent Ohio Heritage Conference tournament. The Panthers shot a team score of 313. Dalton Smith led the Panthers with a score of 76. Sam Snyder carde...
North Union girls golfers drop trio of recent matches
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North Union girls golfers drop trio of recent matches
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2025
The North Union girls golf team played in three matches last week and finished on the losing end in all three. The Lady Cats lost to Benjamin Logan 208-221 and twice to Northwestern 181-216 and 199-22...
Runners place in top five at meet
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Runners place in top five at meet
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2025
North Union had a pair of cross country runners earn a top five finish on Saturday at the Dublin Jerome Celtic Clash. Kailin McElroy finished second in the Green Division girls race with a time 20 min...
Marysville, Fairbanks boys soccer squads battle to stalemate
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Marysville, Fairbanks boys soccer squads battle to stalemate
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2025
The boys soccer teams from Fairbanks and Marysville kicked their way to a 3-3 stalemate. Nolan Baker tallied a pair of goals for the Panthers, while Alek Orders added one. Kaylor Bowsher, Kaden Procun...
Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves
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Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 15, 2025
Marysville’s volleyball program suffered a loss during its second conference match against Olentangy. The Lady Braves defeated the Lady Monarchs with the margins of 25-17, 27-25, 11-25 and 28-26. “We ...
Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians
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Avery Gallmeyer of Fairbanks (15) tips the ball back over the net against Cedarville. Also pictured for FHS is Gracie Boyer (10). The Lady Panthers won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2025
Fairbanks volleyball coach Allison Gorton knew the recent match against Cedarville wasn’t going to be a walk in the park. “We know Cedarville is a good team,” said Gorton. “They are a big team.” The I...
Monarch netters blank Thomas Worthington
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Monarch netters blank Thomas Worthington
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2025
The Lady Monarch tennis team improved to 8-5 overall and 1-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference with a 5-0 victory over Thomas Worthington. Singles -Natalie Fair (M) topped Watson (TW) 6-3, 7-5; -Nyla Bau...
JA, Cardinal volleyball squads earn victories
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JA, Cardinal volleyball squads earn victories
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball team took down London in straight sets by scores of 25-14, 25-20, 20-11. The Lady Pioneers upped their overall record to 10-1. They are 4-0 in matches within the Ce...
Panthers drop game at Greeneview
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Panthers drop game at Greeneview
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 13, 2025
A flat tire makes it hard to drive forward. That is how Fairbanks’ head football coach Dave Carroll felt prior to the game against Greeneview. The Panthers ultimately fell to the Rams 41-7 on Friday. ...