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North Union spikers fall to I. Lake
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By Bob Putman 
October 4, 2022
North Union got off to a good start in its Central Buckeye Conference volleyball match against Indian Lake. The Lady Cats, though, could not keep the momentum and lost 25-20, 17-25, 26-28, 23-25. An 8...
Spikers top foes
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By Tim Miller 
October 4, 2022
Sophie Little blasted 11 kills, while Caydee Breneman and Grace Gorton combined for 13 during Fairbanks’ 25-5, 25-7, 25-13 victory over Triad. FHS tallied 37 kills during the three-set match. Allie Bo...
NU buries BL in final regular season home game
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By Bob Putman 
October 1, 2022
North Union's Nolan Draper stretches for a touchdown during a victory over Benjamin Logan.  (Photo submitted) -- North Union is on the road for its final three football games of the regular season. Th...
JA Pioneer gridders pummel Kenton Ridge
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
October 1, 2022
Jonathan Alder junior running back Cam Jewell (2) forces his way to score the Pioneers’ first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Jonathan Alder’s...
Powers sets MHS touchdown mark; Monarchs club state-ranked Jerome
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By Chad Williamson 
October 1, 2022
Monarch senior Colton Powers (36) stands in the end zone after scoring one of his six touchdowns against Dublin Jerome. The six TDs set a new MHS single-game record. Nathan Potter (73) of Marysville i...
Local high school football players of game named
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By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2022
The Journal-Tribune has selected its high school football players of the game for the sixth week of the season. The honorees are Marysville High School place kicker Xavier Heller, Fairbanks receiver R...
FHS to host Cardinals
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By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2022
Although Triad’s football record is 2-4, numbers can be deceiving. The Cardinals, who will play on Friday at Fairbanks for the Panthers’ (3-3) Homecoming, had state-ranked Springfield Catholic Central...
Monarchs thump Jerome
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 30, 2022
Brennan Hoffer (33) goes up for a pass reception in coverage during the Bunsold Middle School’s seventh-grade football game against Dubin Jerome. The Monarchs rolled past the Celtics, 52-22. (Journal-...
Triad hopes to flip script against Panthers
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 30, 2022
Triad sophomore Braelyn Feasel (17) tries to get separation from an opposing player during a home game against Cedarville earlier this season. Feasel has produced a total of 112 receiving yards this s...
NU soccer team tops London
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By Bob Putman 
September 30, 2022
North Union’s Kale Keigley (13-right)   pursues the ball during a match against London. The Lady Cats won, 3-0. (Photo submitted) --- North Union notched a 3-0 victory over London in Central Buckeye C...
MHS boys soccer team tops Thomas Worthington
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 29, 2022
Marysville senior Grayson Stanford (8) dribbles the ball past midfield against a slew of Cardinals ready to meet him. The senior Monarch took credit for the team’s two goals on senior night. (Journal-...
Monarchs stay put, NU slips in computer despite victories
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By Tim Miller 
September 29, 2022
A 19-14 win over Hilliard Darby might have cleaned the palate of the Marysville High School football squad. It didn’t, however, do much for its computer ratings. Marysville slipped from sixth to 12th ...
FHS, Pioneer spikers win
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By Tim Miller 
September 29, 2022
The Lady Panther spikers elevated their season record to 15-1 by turning back Southeastern 25-14, 25-21, 25-12. Fairbanks is also 11-0 in Ohio Heritage Conference matches. Sophie Little was dominant o...
Alder boys capture sectional golf title
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By Bob Putman 
September 29, 2022
Jonathan Alder captured the top spot in the Division II sectional boys golf tournament at Oakhaven Golf Course. The Pioneers shot a 313 to easily outdistance second-place Buckeye Valley, which finishe...
Miller takes tumble during Pigskin Pickers race
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 29, 2022
Despite a respectable 7-3 record last week, sports editor Tim Miller has slipped into the basement of the Pigskin Pickers. Miller’s weekly record joined managing editor Chad Williamson and reporter Ma...
Jon Alder to host Cougars
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 29, 2022
Cam Smith (25) of Jonathan Alder picks up yardage in this file photo. Also pictured for JA is Aiden Burke (62). Alder will host Kenton Ridge for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei...
Bunsold football team triumphs
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 29, 2022
The Marysville Bunsold Middle School eight-grade football team rolled over Dublin Eversole, 45-18. The Monarch offense rolled up nearly 400 total yards, with River Hodges leading the backfield with 96...
Lady Cat soccer squad falls to Bellefontaine
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By Bob Putman 
September 28, 2022
North Union’s Kendal Music (52) attempts to maneuver around a Bellefontaine player. The Lady Cats dropped the match. (Photo submitted) -- North Union’s first-year girls soccer program has gone through...
N. Union spikers place third during Elgin Classic
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By Bob Putman 
September 27, 2022
Zoe Wedding of North Union comes through with a dig during a match at the Elgin Classic. The Lady Cats won two of their three matches. (Photo submitted) -- North Union won two of its three matches to ...
Lady Monarchs capture title at Bob Reall event
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By Tim Miller 
September 26, 2022
Ashley Boston (left) and Alex Schlemmer (right) of Marysville charge up a hill at Lancaster during the Bob Reall Invitational. The Lady Monarchs won the team girls championship. (Photo submitted) -- “...
Cardinals fall to Mechanicsburg
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 24, 2022
Triad’s varsity football team fell to Mechanicsburg Friday night 34-12 in an Ohio Heritage Conference North Division matchup. Penalties and missed opportunities plagued the Cardinals, which led to the...
Last-minute touchdown wins game for Monarchs over Hilliard Darby
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By Chad Williamson 
September 24, 2022
Marysville's Evan Collins (67) makes a block that springs Matt Krutowskis for a gain against Hilliard Darby. The Monarchs got back on the winning track with a 19-14 victory.  (Journal-Tribune photo by...
Red Raiders topple Pioneers for second consecutive year
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By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2022
Pioneer running back Cam Jewell (2) is swarmed by London defenders. The Red Raiders won the game, 49-21.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- History has a way of repeating itself. It unfortunate...