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MHS boys capture first OCC Cardinal victory of season
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 10, 2023
Marysville’s Connor Smith (20) battles for a contested layup while Olentangy Berlin’s Aldan Ackermann (22) and Jason Inbody (11) meet him at the rim. The senior Monarch recorded 11 points in the team’...
Wildcats even record with victory over Northwestern
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By Bob Putman 
January 10, 2023
Tyler Krebehenne goes up for a shot against Northwestern. The Wildcats evened their record at 5-5 with a victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- Being able to make plays consistently is a pr...
FHS hoop defense keeps Greenon at bay
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By Eva Paspalis Case 
January 10, 2023
Fairbanks’ Ryker Green (left) looks to drive the ball against a Greenon opponent. Green helped the Panthers to a victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspallis Case) -- The power of teamwork was on ...
Lady Monarchs breeze to win over Berlin
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By Tim Miller 
January 10, 2023
Leah Brown goes in for a lay-up for the Lady Monarchs during a 72-13 victory over Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Although the Lady Monarchs of Marysville defeated New Alban...
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 10, 2023
Marysville running back Griffin Johnson (22) jaunts his way to the end zone against Grove City during the 2022 fall season. The senior Monarch will officially sign to Columbia University on Feb. 1.   ...
Triad girls fall; St. John’s squad downs Shekinah
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By Tim Miller 
January 10, 2023
Abbey Overfield tallied 14 points during Triad’s 68-37 girls basketball loss to Riverside. Madi Cox, Mia LeMay and Emma Ferguson each tallied seven markers and Ashlyn McCoy finished with eight rebound...
Lady Cat cagers top Indian Lake
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By Bob Putman 
January 10, 2023
North Union defeated Indian Lake 44-19 during a Central Buckeye Conference girls basketball game at Indian Lake. The Lady Cats (5-0 CBC, 10-2 overall) limited the Lakers (1-4, 5-8) to no more than sev...
MHS mat coach likes where team stands at midway point of season
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By Tim Miller 
January 10, 2023
Marysville’s Stephen Garcia takes down an opponent during a match from earlier this season. The Monarchs will compete in the Kevin Cleveland Memorial tournament at Dubin Scioto High School today. (Jou...
Lady Cats begin busy week with triumph over BV Barons
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By Bob Putman 
January 6, 2023
North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (30) drives to the basket against Buckeye Valley. The Lady Cats began a three-game week with a triumph over the Barons. (Photo submitted) -- Playing its first game of a th...
J. Alder girls bowlers top Benjamin Logan
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By Tim Miller 
January 6, 2023
Members of the Lady Pioneer bowling team are from left, front row, Emily Webb, Ella Cameron, Macie Lane, Tayor Heineman and Ava Gibson; second row, Daisy Henderson, Caitlyn Feay, Mia Hostetler and Jal...
NU cagers topple Ridgemont
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By Bob Putman 
January 5, 2023
North Union dominated the second half of play during a 57-42 non-conference victory at Ridgemont. The two teams were tied 22-all at the half, but the Wildcats (4-5) held a 17-7 advantage in the third ...
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 5, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s Jaxsyn Murdock (5) tries to separate from West Liberty-Salem’s Megan Hollar (3) during the fourth quarter of action. The junior Lady Pioneer recorded six points in the team’s loss to ...
Monarch, Panther hoop squads triumph
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By Tim Miller 
January 5, 2023
JoJo Eberhart, center, of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Eberhart scored 10 points during a win over New Albany. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- A balanced scoring attack...
McGrew recalls player’s collapse at Bengals’ game
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By Bob Putman 
January 4, 2023
Jonathan Alder softball coach Dave McGrew witnessed something earlier this week that no one would ever want to see. McGrew was in attendance at the Monday Night Football game between the Cincinnati Be...
NU’s Duncan chooses Morehead State University for football
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 4, 2023
North Union senior Drue Duncan (75) exits the huddle during a game against Urbana this past season. Also pictured is Cayden Lassiter (2) and Brian Norman (52). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavlof...
Defense sparks Lady Cats’ verdict against Alder
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By Bob Putman 
January 4, 2023
North Union’s Allison Price (32) battles Avery Murdock (12) and Jaxsyn Murdock (5) of Jonathan Alder for position during a girls basketball game at North Union. The Lady Cats defeated the Lady Pioneer...
Monarchs battle for victory over Panthers
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By Tim Miller 
January 4, 2023
Fairbanks’ Holtz Maine (44) watches a shot by Marysville’s Nick Wever (2). The Monarchs beat the Panthers, 47-42. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)  -- Marysville boys basketball coach Mark Tinkle...
MHS wrestlers compete at West Jeff, Brecksville
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By Tim Miller 
January 3, 2023
The Monarch varsity boys wrestling team competed in recent holiday tournaments at West Jefferson and Brecksville. The Monarchs placed eighth during the 16-team West Jefferson tourney. They tallied 109...
NU cagers drop game
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By Bob Putman 
January 3, 2023
North Union lost 65-33 to Bellefontaine during a non-league boys basketball game at Bellefontaine. The Wildcats (2-6) trailed 13-6 at the end of the first quarter. The Chieftains (4-4) increased their...
MHS girls grapplers place third at WM
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By Tim Miller 
January 3, 2023
A short-handed Lady Monarch wrestling team placed third during the 41-team Watkins Memorial tournament. Marysville competed in only six of the 14 weight divisions. Desi Lee won all four of her matches...
Local teams, athletes enjoyed 2022 success
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By Tim Miller 
January 3, 2023
Marlee Jacobs of Jonathan Alder prepares to release the ball toward the plate. Jacobs helped lead the Lady Pioneers to the Division II state softball runner-up spot in 2022. (Journal-Tribune photo by ...
JA Pioneer grapplers knock off No. 7 state-ranked Galion Tigers
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 3, 2023
Jonathan Alder’s Xavier Pierce (right) hits a switch on an opposing Tiger during the team’s home dual match. The JA senior won his bout with a second-period pin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksi Pavlo...
Lady Monarch cagers topple Mt. Notre Dame
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By Tim Miller 
January 3, 2023
Marysville’s Ava Wilkerson (left) dribbles around a screen set by JoJo Eberhart. Wilkerson tallied 14 points during a victory over Mount Notre Dame. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller) -- Marys...
Jags cagers still unbeaten
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By Tim Miller 
December 22, 2022
St John’s boys basketball team remained unbeaten after a 41-20 verdict over the eighth-grade Red team from Bunsold Middle School. The Jaguars held a 19-3 advantage at the conclusion of the first quart...
Coffman hands Monarch girls first loss of season
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By Tim Miller 
December 22, 2022
MHS’ Ava Wilkerson is fouled while driving to the basket in this file photo. Wilkerson scored 16 points during the Lady Monarchs’ first loss of the season at Dublin Coffman. (Journal-Tribune photo by ...
Pioneers fall to Hartley
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 22, 2022
Jonathan Alder guard Noah Hess (13) secures a layup as Bishop Hartley’s Ethan Godfrey (11) guards him. The sophomore Pioneer led the team in total points with 11. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pav...
Wildcats battle to victory over Fairbanks
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By Bob Putman 
December 22, 2022
North Union’s Max Parish gets set to pass the ball in this file photo. Parish poured in 31 points during a victory over Fairbanks. For more photos, go to www.marysvillejt.com.   (Photo submitted)  -- ...