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Grappler wins state title
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 22, 2022
Marysville wrestler Keegan Andrews stands atop the awards podium at the recent OHWAY state tournament. Andrews won the 12U, 126-pound weight class. (Photo submitted)
MHS looking for new head varsity swim coach
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By Tim Miller 
March 22, 2022
Marysville High School athletic officials are hanging out the “help wanted” sign for a new head varsity swimming coach. Beth Seman, who held the head coaching spot for the past three seasons, has step...
Monarch girl wrestlers place in club state action
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 21, 2022
Marysville High School junior Cali Leng stands in first place for the girls’ 19U category for 125 pounds. She won the club state girls wrestling title. (Submitted photo) While the Ohio High School wre...
Area boys compete in OHWAY state tourney
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 21, 2022
Marysville sixth-grader Griffen Beery placed first in the 119-pound weight class during the OHWAY state tournament. He avenged a district tournament loss to win the state title by a 5-3 overtime decis...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 19, 2022
Marysville's Camryn Harbold scurries back to third base as North Union’s Laine Sparks gets ready to catch a pickoff from pitcher Reese Decamp. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) North Union’s ...
Lady Cats and Lady Monarchs square off in preseason scrimmage
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By Bob Putman 
March 18, 2022
Marysville’s pitcher and first baseman Abby Christian steps into the batters box and connects on a Lady Cat pitch in a scrimmage against North Union earlier this week. The Lady Monarchs and the Lady C...
Former JA pitcher will play overseas
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 17, 2022
Former Jonathan Alder softball pitcher Madyson Watson prepares to fire the ball toward the plate. Watson, who played collegiately at Winthrop University, will continue with her career overseas. (Journ...
Lady Monarch club lifters win state championship
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 16, 2022
Marysville’s 145-pounder Bryce Thomas (front) gives a loud roar as he deadlifts at the recent state power lifting meet in Kenton. Fellow Monarch Will Vititoe (back) spots him. (Photo submitted) The Ma...
Union County wrestlers conclude season at 2022 state competition
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By Tim Miller 
March 15, 2022
Marysville’s Josh Melms, top, and Carson Atkins of Olmsted Falls both lock each other’s legs during a state tournament match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) Union County was represented by...
Quartet of local grapplers earn trips to state awards podium
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By Tim Miller 
March 14, 2022
Jonathan Alder’s Oliver Byerly shoots and attempts to finish a double leg takedown on Cleveland Benedictine’s Nicholas Abounader during the Division II state tournament. Byerly, a 150-pounder, defeate...
Photo highlights of the 2022 state wrestling tournament
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 14, 2022
Erryl Will of Marysville has his hand raised after a Division I state tournament match. Will placed fourth in the 157-pound weight bracket. Opponent Tyler Lintner of Austintown-Finch (left) walks off ...
Teams tally state mat points
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By Tim Miller 
March 14, 2022
Marysville’s two state wrestling placers, Erryl Will and Colton Powers, helped the Monarchs place 20th during the Division I state tournament. MHS finished with 23 team points. Long-time powerhouse La...
Lenard Andrews to be inducted into wrestling coaches Hall of Fame
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By Tim Miller 
March 12, 2022
Lenard Andrews has devoted a good portion of his life to the sport of wrestling. That dedication has led to a very high honor. Andrews will be inducted into the Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association Hall...
Mat tourney returns to OSU
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 12, 2022
The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s state wrestling tournament returned to The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center for the first time since 2019 on Friday. The tournament was canceled...
Monarch wrestlers ready for biggest stage
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By Tim Miller 
March 11, 2022
Monarch grapplers Jack Golla (top) and Erryl Will work on takedowns during a recent practice. Golla and Will are among the six MHS wrestlers who will compete in the Division I state tournament this we...
Triad hoop coach resigns
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 11, 2022
Triad High School athletic officials are searching for a new head boys basketball coach. The Journal-Tribune has learned Jason Malone stepped down this week as the Cardinals’ boss. Malone had previous...
MHS track athletes place at state indoor meet
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By Tim Miller 
March 10, 2022
Marysville’s Cam Jones practices the long jump in this file photo. Jones placed fifth during the event at the state indoor track and field meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Jackie Rychlik...