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Bowlers advance to district
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 20, 2023
North Union and Fairbanks each advanced to the girls district bowling tournament following Division II sectional competition at HP Lanes. Fairbanks finished 11th with a final count of 2970, while Nort...
NU girls’ trifectas help end season for Jon Alder
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By Bob Putman 
February 20, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s Jaxyn Murdock (5) tries to power through North Union’s Brenna Martino (25) ,while fellow Lady Cat Abbey Price (5) comes in for some defensive assistance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Ale...
Lady Monarchs earn OCC hoop honors
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By Tim Miller 
February 20, 2023
JoJo Eberhart (21-left photo) of Marysville has been named the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division player of the year for the second consecutive season.  (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)  ...
MHS girls win mat tournament
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By Tim Miller 
February 20, 2023
Marysville’s girls wrestling team won the Fredericktown Invitational. The Lady Monarchs tallied 259 points to capture top honors in the 24-team event. Minvera was the runner-up with 105. Rounding out ...
Monarchs rally to edge Braves
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 20, 2023
Marysville’s Connor Smith (20) takes a three-point try from the corner while Olentangy’s Gaven Grover (2) attempts to distrupt the shot.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)   -- Marysville’s ...
Lady Monarch will continue career on collegiate level
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By Tim Miller 
February 20, 2023
Lady Monarch grappler Malia Burkhardt battles Big Walnut’s Madison Berlin during a recent match at MHS. Burkhardt won by a pin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville High School’s girls ...
MHS wrestlers down Olentangy; wrap up outright OCC Cardinal title
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 20, 2023
Marysville 190-pounder Brady Seger (right) squares up against Olentangy’s Brennon Hoye. The Monarch pinned the opposing Brave in the second period.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Mary...
FHS swimmers advance to district
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By Tim Miller 
February 16, 2023
Both of Fairbanks’ swimmers have advanced to the Division II girls district tournament. Aizza Schirg and Sadie Lucas moved on after competing in the sectional tournament last weekend at the Columbus S...
Difficult opening half leads to setback for N. Union boys
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By Bob Putman 
February 16, 2023
North Union’s Max Parish (3) leaps for a two-handed dunk against visiting Elgin during the team’s last regular-season contest. The junior Wildcat tallied a game-high 25 points against the Comets. (Jou...
J. Alder cagers garner Central Buckeye Conference honors
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 16, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s Evan Platfoot (10) drives against an opposing player from Harvest Prep during a regular season game. Platfoot earned first-team honors in the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail...
Monarch senior baseball players decide on collegiate programs
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By Tim Miller 
February 15, 2023
These Marysville High School baseball seniors have decided on where they will continue their academic and diamond careers on the collegiate level. They are from left, pitcher Tyler Cavalachy (Heidelbe...
Lady Cats topple Elgin
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By Michael Williamson 
February 15, 2023
North Union’s Zoe Wedding puts up a shot during a 45-12 victory over Elgin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- North Union’s girls basketball regular campaign came to an end and now the Lady Cat...
Area female mat squads compete at Triad event
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 15, 2023
Fairbanks’ Hannah Niehaus (top) sinks in a half nelson against Marysville’s Myranda Streng (bottom). The Lady Panther defeated the Lady Monarch in the first period by pin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Al...
MHS athletes advance to district swimming tourney
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By Tim Miller 
February 15, 2023
Patrick Filbert is pictured during swimming competitions. The MHS athlete advanced to the Division I district meet which will be held this coming weekend at The Ohio State University. (Journal-Tribune...
Local cagers triumph
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By Tim Miller 
February 15, 2023
Will Jackson (5) of Jonathan Alder goes up for a shot in this file photo. Jackson tallied 12 points during JA’s win over Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)  -- Jonathan Al...
Wildcats edge IL in CBC action
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By Bob Putman 
February 15, 2023
North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne (center) looks to pass the ball in this file photo. Krebehenne tallied 15 points during the Wildcats’ victory over Indian Lake. (Photo submitted) -- Despite a 40-point p...
Panther defense shines during win over Triad
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By Tim Miller 
February 15, 2023
Tyler Perry (left) of Triad goes up for a basket, while FHS’ AJ Landon flies by on defense. Perry led the Cardinals with 13 points. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)  -- When a basketball coach se...