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Sophie Little (31) blasts the ball over the net in this file photo. Little helped lead the Lady Panthers to a Division III district semifinal triumph over Fredericktown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim ...

There is still a fierce battle for the top of the Pigskin Pickers race. Sports writer Alekei Pavloff   holds a slight lead over managing editor Chad Williamson and reporter Mac Cordell. Pavloff posted...

Marysville’s Griffin Johnson (22) stops an Olentangy ball carrier. The Monarchs will open the Division I state playoffs at Dublin Coffman on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) -- The M...

Triad running back Awsom Mitchell is pictured with the football from last Friday’s game against West Liberty-Salem. The two teams will meet this week during the Division VI playoffs. (Photo submitted)...

Jonathan Alder junior Brady Fox competes at the Division II OHSAA Boys Golf State Tournament. After tying for sixth place as an individual, the Pioneer was also named as the Central District player of...

Fairbanks’ Allie Boyd dives for a dig against The Lady Panthers won the sectional title with a three-set sweep. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) -- The top-seeded Lady Panthers of Fairbanks ...

Ellie Carter of Fairbanks (1) looks to fire a shot against Columbus Bishop Hartley. Carter tallied the lone goal of the match as FHS beat the Silver Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- I...

Marysville’s Gabe Tangeman (10) attempts to fend off two opposing Eagles during the first half of play in the sectional final. The Monarch took credit for one goal in the team’s win against Big Walnut...

The Bunsold Middle School cross-country teams competed in the Middle School state championships at Dublin Jerome High School. The girls team finished 13th overall. Cameron Cave was the lone medalist f...

In the photo to the left, Jonaathan Alder’s Olivia Ishmael (19) blasts the ball over the volleyball net. Also pictured for JA is Sarah Schimmoeller (15). In the photo to the right, North Union’s Abbey...

Marysville’s Cam Lee produces a free kick against Olentangy Liberty in a game earlier this season at Marysville. The Lady Monarchs’ post-season run ended against No. 11 Hilliard Bradley. The Lady Jagu...

Olentangy defenders try to catch up with Marysville’s Colton Powers (36) on this play. The Monarchs will travel to Dublin Coffman on Friday for the opening round of the Division I, Region 2 state play...

Bryn Hothem of Marysville is pictured competing during a race in this file photo. Hothem helped the Lady Monarchs win the Division I district title. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Saturday w...

The Jonathan Alder girls cross-country team claimed a district title on Saturday at Hilliard Darby. The Lady Pioneers, who also won a district title in 2021, placed five runners in the top 14 enroute ...

Emma Padovano of North Union (11) attempts to put the ball over the net during the Lady Cats’ Division II tournament loss at Heath. (Photo submitted) -- North Union battled through four tough sets dur...

Triad sophomore running back Awsom Mitchell (20) finds a seam against Cedarville in a home game earlier this season. Also pictured is Kane Bailey (3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Tri...

Marysville linebacker Colton Powers (36) brings down on Olentangy ball carrier. The Monarchs got back on the winning track with a 35-32 victory.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) -- In losin...

Northeastern's Gunner Leonard (12) scoops up a fumble against Fairbanks. He took the ball into the end zone for a touchdown. Also pictured is Northeastern's Hunter Albright (8) and Fairbanks' Carter M...

North Union senior Owen Davis (1) carries the football while trying to get free of two opposing Hillclimbers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Union’s trek to a league championship ...

Rylee Dundon (7) winds up for a kill against Delaware Hayes. The three-set sweep gave the Lady Monarchs a Division I sectional championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- A marathon opening...

Marysville’s Jojo Eberhart (11) tries to escape an opposing player. The 17th-seeded Lady Monarchs surpassed visiting 34th-seeded Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-0, moving into the next round of Division I tourn...

The Journal-Tribune has named its players of the week for the ninth game of the 2022 season. Marysville’s selection is junior offensive-defensive lineman Stephen Garcia; Fairbanks sophomore quarterbac...

Jonathan Alder midfielder Carson Skidmore (37) leaps over an opposing Ranger in the team’s first postseason match. The Pioneer accounted for two goals in the team’s victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by ...

Coming off an overtime win, Jonathan Alder’s football team is looking to keep the momentum up against Shawnee this evening. Coming off a win amidst some adversity, the Pioneers are still in regular-se...

Triad’s varsity football squad looks to end the regular season on a high note during the program’s senior night (tonight) against West Liberty-Salem. “I am very proud of my team’s energy and they want...

Fairbanks’ boys soccer season came to an end in Division III tournament action The 12th-seeded Panthers lost at No. 9 Groveport Madison Christian, 4-3. No details about the match were available. Fairb...

The proof will be in the pudding come Friday night as North Union travels to Urbana in the regular season finale for both teams. Urbana (7-2) is undefeated in its four Central Buckeye Conference games...

Jonathan Alder midfielder Caroline Timberlake competes in a home match earlier this season. The fifth-seeded Lady Pioneers competed in their first sectional contest amidst cold and rainy conditions. T...

Nick Rhea (center) of Fairbanks picks up yardage against West Jefferson. The Panthers will close out the regular season on Friday when they host unbeaten Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Mi...

The 2022 high school football regular season has raced by quickly. Local teams Marysville, Fairbanks, North Union, Jonathan Alder and Triad will take to the field Friday evening to conclude the 10-gam...