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North Union's Nolan Draper (11) attempts to bring down Jonathan Alder running back Cam Jewell (2) Friday night. Also pictured for the Wildcats is Trey Bossaller (14). The Pioneers beat NU, 31-28, on a...

Marysville's Colton Powers, left, stretches for additional yardage, while Griffin Johnson (22) supplies a block. The Monarchs fell to Grove City, 48-35.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- ...

Fairbanks quarterback AJ Landon (left) picks up yardage after a block by Cohen Riley (9). The Panthers will play at Madison Plains Saturday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) --- You can’t...

Andrew Rabe of Marysville follows through on a swing during an OCC tournament at Darby Creek. The Monarchs placed second as a team. (Photo submitted) --- The best tournament of the season to date and ...

The Lady Monarch tennis team scored a 3-1 verdict over Reynoldsburg. Match results were as follows: Singles -Kaitlin McCasland (M) downed Fishatsion 6-0, 6-2; -Blair Fairchild (M) topped Smith 6-0, 6-...

A Worthington McCord defender jumps in and intercepts a pass intended for Marysville receiver Jack Williams (6). The Monarch seventh-grade squad fell to McCord 44-8. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Be...

After falling to a state-ranked opponent last week, Triad’s varsity football team is gearing up for another conference matchup in Greenon. Triad, a member of the Ohio Heritage Conference (OHC), will b...

Jonathan Alder’s varsity football team is slated to compete against North Union tonight. North Union boasts a 4-0 overall record going into the contest against the visiting Pioneers (3-1). Last season...

North Union’s volleyball squad fell at Benjamin Logan in three sets (18-25, 12-25, 11-25). The Lady Cats slipped to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the Central Buckeye Conference. Final statistics were as foll...

Jonathan Alder junior Emma Ishmael (21) is met by a couple of Lady Pacers at the top of the net. Also pictured for JA is Lily Trbovich (20). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) ___ Jonathan Ald...

Ali Hayes (17) blasts the ball toward London blockers during a Central Buckeye Conference match. Hayes finished with 14 kills as the Lady Pioneers won the contest in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo...

Marysville’s Rylee Dundon (7) leaps for a powerful delivery toward Thomas Worthington’s side of the court. Also pictured is Aaliyah West (14) and Caitlin Rigel (6). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei P...

MHS’ Leah Brown (21) controls the ball in this file photo. Brown tallied a pair of goals during a 5-1 victory over Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville’s girls soccer te...

Marysville’s girls golfers placed fifth (out of six teams) during the final Ohio Capital Conference match of the season. The Lady Monarchs shot a 361 during the event that was held at New Albany Links...

Grace Gorton tallied 10 kills and Sophie Little added nine as Fairbanks’ volleyball team swept Greenon 25-12, 25-7, 25-6. As a team, the Lady Panthers (9-1 overall and 7-0 in the Ohio Heritage Confere...

North Union’s Nolan Draper (11) picks up yardage during this season’s win over Marion Pleasant. The Wildcats (4-0) will host Jonathan Alder (3-1) on Friday. NU is ranked third in Region 18 of Division...

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its initial football computer ratings for the 2022 season. The computer ratings are used to determine which teams will compete in the state playo...

Three Pigskin Pickers had solid weeks and two others went down the drain during the past week of football games. Managing editor Chad Williamson was 9-2, pulling himself into a season tie with reporte...

Monarch defensive back Terry Toops (2) breaks up a Hilliard Bradley pass. The Monarchs will face a passing team in Grove City on the road Friday. For more photos, go to www.marysvillejt.com. (Journal-...

The Journal-Tribune has named its high school football players of the week. They are Nascere Smith of Marysville, Ryker Green from Fairbanks, Owen Davis of North Union, Cam Smith of Jonathan Alder and...

Sophie Little (31) of Fairbanks goes up for a kill against Columbus Bishop Ready. Little tallied 19 kills during FHS’ four-set triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)  -- A competitive match be...

Mara Vicari (26) of Fairbanks gets the ball past a Columbus Academy defender for a goal. Also pictured to the right is Elaina Lahmers of FHS. The Lady Panthers won, 6-1, as Vicari tallied a pair of go...

North Union senior Kendal Music (52) breaks away from a Lady Brave during a match against Shawnee. Also pictured or NU is Kadence LaForteza (14). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Un...

Ava Elliott, left, and Lyla Channel compete for the Lady Monarch cross-country team at the Tiffin Carnival. (Photo submitted) -- Marysville’s girls and boys cross-country teams respectively placed fif...

Jonathan Alder and North Union were among the teams that participated in the McGowan Invitational at Watkins Memorial High School. Both schools were in the girls Division II race while the Jonathan Al...

Zeke Gingerich of Fairbanks leads runners in this file photo. He was the top FHS finisher during the Tiffin Carnival. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Fairbanks cross-country teams compet...

Jonathan Alder keeper Sophie Schafer punts the ball away from the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers scored a recent win over Columbus Bishop Ready. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -...

Ryker Green of Fairbanks begins a jaunt that resulted in a 73-yard touchdown against Greeneview. The Panthers list, 52-20.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Endure and learn. That’s about all ...

Owen Davis of North union eludes a tackle in this file photo. Davis helped lead NU past Kenton Ridge on Friday. (Journal Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- With a big game on the horizon, North Unio...

JA quarterback Doug Nussbaum (9) calls his number for a short run for a touchdown in the third quarter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Jonathan Alder’s football team bounced back Friday...