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Indian Lake hands diamond setbacks to NU teams
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By Bob Putman 
April 5, 2023
Indian Lake made a clean sweep of softball and baseball action at North Union. In a battle of 3-0 softball teams, Indian Lake prevailed 9-2, sparked by a four-run fourth inning. The Lakers scored in j...
Marysville, Fairbanks softball squads earn victories
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2023
Abby Christian of MHS rips a base hit in this file photo. She helped the Lady Monarchs to a pair of spring break victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville’s softball spring break ...
Lady Pioneers tally win over Shawnee
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2023
Lily Walker (3) of Jonathan Alder steals second base during a game against Springfield Shawnee. The Lady Pioneers upped their record to 4-0 with a 5-2 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) --...
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2023
There are several lettermen back from a 2022 Marysville High School boys tennis team that posted a 7-6 record. Those veterans include seniors Mason Ice (second doubles) and Grant Turk (various spots);...
Monarch track and field squads focused on daily improvement
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2023
Members of Marysville’s girls track and field team are from left, front row, Jackie Rychlik, Lilly Cunningham, Bryn Hothem, Paige Thallman, Chloe Heminger, Hayley Conrad, Kennedy Klaer, Sydney Shaw, J...
Lady Monarch lax keeps building numbers
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 5, 2023
Marysville’s girls lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Paige Raiter, Emily Krueger, Ida Lindstrom, Lexi Narcross-Zales, Chisaki Shionoiri, Marsella Johnson and Noelani Ferguson; second row...
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 5, 2023
The Monarch boys varsity lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Hunter Sheldon, Logan Fitch, Dustyn Bernard, Jason Wehr, Finn Eddie, Ben Durey and Julian Kennedy; second row, Braylon Martz, S...
MHS wins match on road trip
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 3, 2023
Marysville's Julian Kennedy (right) attacks Findlay's defense during a home game this season. The Monarch accounted for two goals in the team's recent win on the road.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleks...
Jonathan Alder LAX squad topples Carroll
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 3, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s Jack Kennedy (20) eyes down a shot attempt while Carroll’s Luke Hermann (40) stands in front of the Pioneer. The junior midfielder accounted for four goals against the visiting Patrio...
Lady Monarchs capture UA track meet
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By Tim Miller 
April 3, 2023
Marysville’s Aelyn Baumbarger is pictured in these file photos. Baumbarger placed among the top three in a pair of sprint events during the Upper Arlington Invitational.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim...
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 31, 2023
Marysville’s Jamey Best (22) picks up a ground ball against Delaware Hayes during the season opener this year. The junior Monarch claimed all three of the team’s goals against visiting Granville.   (J...
North Union baseball suffers back-to-back losses
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By Bob Putman 
March 31, 2023
North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne eyes down an incoming ball during a scrimmage at home against Delaware Hayes.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Union suffered losses in baseball act...
Lady Cats rout River Valley at home, 8-3
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By Bob Putman 
March 31, 2023
North Union catcher Cagney Stewart (right) high fives her teammates as they take the field Thursday for their game against River Valley.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- North Union got out ...
Lady Pioneers suppress visiting Hilliard Bradley
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 31, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s Alyssa Miller prepares to send in a pitch to an opposing Lady Jaguar in the top of the seventh inning.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Jonathan Alder’s varsity softbal...
MHS boys fall to Golden Lions
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 31, 2023
Marysville’s Brennan Booth sets up a shot in a home game against Gahanna Lincoln last week.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Marysville’s boys lacrosse team suffered another non-confere...
NU Wildcats drop baseball game against Elgin Comets
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By Bob Putman 
March 31, 2023
North Union opened its baseball season and not a lot went right for the Wildcats at Elgin. They were limited to just three hits by Comet pitching and also had several misplays in the field that led to...
Marysville softball squad topples Reynoldsburg
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 31, 2023
Marysville sophomore Sienna Hutchins (36) slides into second base while dodging a Reynoldsburg Lady Raider.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Marysville’s varsity softball team claimed a...
Lady Panthers lose spring trip diamond contests
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By Tim Miller 
March 31, 2023
Jenna Dee of Fairbanks strokes a base hit during a spring break contest at Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Photo submitted) -- The Lady Panther softball team slipped to 0-4 with an 11-3 setback at the hands of T...
Alder netters triumph
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By Tim Miller 
March 31, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team upped its record to 2-0 with a 4-1 triumph over Urbana. Singles -Isaac Banks (JA) topped Spriggs 6-2, 6-1;   -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Cobb 6-1, 6-1; -Josh Weakl...
Netters triumph
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By Tim Miller 
March 31, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team defeated Grandview, 5-0. Singles -Isaac Banks (JA) defeated Knoff 6-0, 6-1; -Gideon Sullivan (JA) downed Claypool 6-3, 6-4;   -Josh Weakley (JA) topped Donahue 6-1, 6...
Panthers win one of first three games of season
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By Tim Miller 
March 31, 2023
Taylor Andrews of Fairbanks prepares to release a pitch. Andrews was the winning pitcher when the Panthers beat Brush (Ohio) High School during a game played in Myrtle Beach. (Journal-Tribune photo by...
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 28, 2023
Marysville’s Ben Durey (9) cranks a medium range shot against visiting Findlay during the team’s first home game of the season. The attackman recorded three goals in a 5-3 victory. (Journal-Tribune ph...
Pioneer lacrosse team captures pair of victories
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 27, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s Mason Wolford (30) gets a shot off while a Licking Valley Panther tries to disrupt the Pioneer. The senior Pioneer accounted for five goals against Licking Valley. (Journal-Tribune ph...
JA softball squad wins; FHS drops two contests
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By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2023
Lady Pioneer pitcher Alyssa Miller prepares to throw toward the plate in this file photo. Miller was the winning hurler when Jonathan Alder clubbed Bishop Hartley to begin the 2023 season. (Journal-Tr...
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By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2023
North Union's Max Paris goes in for a layup against Jonathan Alder during a regular season game. The Wildcat earned an All-Ohio honorable mention nod from the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. (Jou...