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Jonathan Alder's Silas Shoemaker (25) comes up to help on the tackle of Fairbanks' A.J. Landon (2). Also pictured for FHS is Holtz Maine (10). JAturned back the Panthers, 47-0.  (Journal-Tribune photo...

North union quarterback Carter Skaggs takes snaps from center Albert Hagan during pregame of Friday night's season-opener at Pleasant.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- North Union had some po...

After a medium gain in the air, Mount Gilead’s Cam Vickers (white) gets met by Awsom Mitchell (20), Logan Harper (2) and Kane Bailey (3) as the Indians start knocking on Triad’s door in the first half...

Marysville’s Hudson Bryant tackles an Olentangy Shanahan ball carrier during a gridiron preseason scrimmage. The Olentangy team scored twice, while the Monarchs did not put the ball in the end zone. (...

A pair of deuces will be in action this evening at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field. FHS’ A.J. Landon will help lead his team during the kickoff of the 2023 football campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo...

Members of the Triad football team are, from the left, front row, Owen Veith, Tucker Webb, Kane Bailey, Cam Thomas, Hunter Thompson and Reid Todhunter; second row, Colt Narramore, Awsom Mitchell, Loga...

Jonathan Alder’s football team is pictured from left, front row, Conner Body, Brock Neal, Forrest Gregory, Charlie Aurin, Cameron Jewell, Mason Daniel, Omar Rodriguez, Wyatt Hunt, Ryan Bailey, JD Bowm...

Lady Monarch keeper Rylee Drope clears the ball from the net during a match against Dublin Coffman. MHS fell, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Marysville’s girls soccer squad met its...

The high school football season begins on Friday. As such, it marks the return of the Pigskin Pickers We only have four games on the slate for this week, as Fairbanks hosts Jonathan Alder. As in the p...

Jonathan Alder’s football team won’t have to travel very far when it kicks off the 2023 campaign on Friday. The Pioneers will make the short trek to Fairbanks to face the Panthers in a non-conference ...

Waylon McDaniel picks up yardage during scrimmage action for the Marysville Monarchs. MHS will open the regular season at New Albany on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- The 2023 h...

Members of North Union’s football team are from left, front row, Henry Hayward, Owen Hoffer, Caden Potts, Tyler Cline, Albert Hagen, Carter Skaggs, Rylan Keever, Landon Converse, Austin Cline, Nolan D...

Members of Marysville High School’s varsity football team are from left, front row, Damon Wade, Josh Anliker, Chris Wilson, Nick Johnson, Carson Overbey, Ryder Fishbaugh, Luke Montgomery, Nathan Power...

Fairbanks’ varsity football team is pictured from left front row, Bentley Carpenter, Ethan Hoffman, Jameson Rausch, Jack Sanford, Mason Eagon, Raffi Stauffer Nick Rhea, A.J. Landon, Coby Dellinger and...

North Union’s Leah Matlack (25) moves the ball against Highland’s Lillian Jones (8) during the opening soccer match of the 2023 season. Also pictured for the Lady Cats are Corajayne DeBoer (3) and Lau...

Marysville’s JoJo Eberhart (left) prepares to move the ball against an opponent during a 2022 match. Eberhart tallied a goal as the Lady Monarchs opened the 2023 campaign with a 5-1 victory over Big W...

Marysville’s varsity girls tennis squad upped its record to 2-1 with a 4-1 verdict at Hilliard Bradley. Linnea Olofsson and Sydney Fetherolf won singles matches for Marysville. Olofsson toppled Biddle...

Marysville’s Max Ball follows through on a swing during a match this week. (Photo submitted) -- The Marysville varsity boys golfers closed out their first full week of competition with a strong showin...

MHS’ Sydney Fetherolf returns the ball over the net during the third singles match against Columbus DeSales. The Lady Monarchs dropped the team match by a 3-2 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Mi...

Monarch quarterback Brevin Bourquin throws a pass during a preseason workout. The Monarchs held their final scrimmage at Central Crossing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville High Scho...

Jonathan Alder’s Chase Chopin connects with an incoming pitch during a home matchup against visiting Kenton Ridge. The Pioneer senior intends on continuing his academic and baseball careers at Bowling...

Union County Tourism, formerly the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, announced this week that the city was awarded the Buckeye Nationals BMX event next August at the BMX park in Marysville. According t...

Justin Louck, left, and his son Riley are members of the 2023 Triad High School football coaching staff. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)    -- There is a new look to Triad High School’s football...

Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes (17) fires the ball back over the net during a 2022 match. The Lady Pioneers had a successful summer season, prior to the start of the 2023 preseason. (Journal-Tribune photo...

Marysville’s varsity boys golf team placed second during the 15-team Monarch Invitational. MHS shot an even 300 to finish one stroke behind champion Hilliard Davidson’s 299 during the event that was h...

Ryker Green, left, juggles a handoff from quarterback Carter Miller during Fairbanks’ preseason scrimmage against North Union. Competition was   held on the Panthers’ home field. (Journal-Tribune phot...

Marysville’s Brandon Dunn (44) and J.J. Henry (22) halt an opposing Pacer during a scrimmage against Delaware Hayes this past weekend in Monarch Country. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- ...

Tyler Krebehenne of North Union ends up on his back, but stays in possession of the ball after a catch against Fairbanks Saturday morning. The Wildcats and Panthers faced off during a preseason scrimm...

Marysville’s Allee Forrider celebrates her hole-in-one after the Panther Invitational at Blacklick. (Photo submitted) -- A hole-in-one highlighted the opening match of the 2023 season for the Marysvil...

Brandon Dunn carries the ball during a preseason practice for the Marysville Monarchs. The team completed its first week of practice on Friday and will host Delaware Hayes in a scrimmage today at 10 a...