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Fairbanks grid squad falls on late Indian Lake touchdown
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By Tim Miller 
August 30, 2021
Fairbanks’ Riordin Stauffer holds onto the ball while being hit in this file photo. Stauffer tallied both of FHS’ touchdowns during a 19-14 loss to Indian Lake. The game was completed on Saturday even...
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By Tim Miller 
August 30, 2021
Fairbanks’ girls turned back neighboring rival Jonathan Alder, 3-1, on Saturday in soccer action. FHS took a 1-0 margin with only 11 minutes elapsed from the clock. Ellie Carter assisted on the goal b...
Bunsold gridders triumph
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By Tim Miller 
August 30, 2021
The Bunsold eighth-grade football team recently opened its season with a 14-6 victory at Hilliard Weaver. The Monarchs finished with a balanced rushing attack. Waylon McDaniel led the way with 52 yard...
Boys golfers place fourth
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 30, 2021
Marysville High School’s boys golfers placed fourth during Saturday’s Jim Denos Invitational in Norwalk. The Monarchs carded a score of 332 during the 18-team invitational. MHS found itself among the ...
MHS football squad opens season with shutout win over Lancaster
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By Chad Williamson 
August 28, 2021
Marysville’s Tanner Powers (7) and a Lancaster player contend for a loose ball on Friday. The Monarchs rolled to a 24-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) Marysville fans attending Fr...
NU Wildcats need only two quarters to roll over Blanchester, 40-0
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By Sam Dillon 
August 28, 2021
Lincoln Harrah of North Union works his through Blanchester’s defense Friday. Harrah had 152 yards of total offense and tallied a pair of touchdowns, one on the ground and another through the air. (Jo...
Triad Cardinals pummel Buckeye Central
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 28, 2021
Triad’s Hayden Simpson (27) picks up yardage with the help of a block by teamate Chase Hecker (40). The Cardinals beat Buckeye Central, 34-0. (Submitted photo) The Triad Cardinals picked up their firs...
Fairbanks game suspended
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 28, 2021
The football teams from Fairbanks and Indian Lake lost out to inclement weather on Friday evening. The game, which was being played on the Lakers’ home field, was suspended by lightning with 59 second...
Thornville-Sheridan rallies for win over JA
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By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2021
Jonathan Alder’s Will Heisler (26) picks up yardage Friday evening. JA fell to Thornville-Sheridan, 18-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder football coach Nathan Snedeker felt his ...
Friday night grid highlights
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 28, 2021
Evan Hoffer, left, of North Union stiff arms a Blanchester tackler during Friday’s game. Hoffer tallied 16-yards rushing and returned the opening kickoff during the Wildcats 40-0 win. (Journal-Tribune...
Local volleyball team hopes to come together on court this fall
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By Sam Dillon 
August 27, 2021
The 2021 Triad varsity volleyball team is as follows: row one, from the left, Addie Smith, Emma Ferguson, Kaitlyn Gregg, Kaydence Feasel and Tristah Truitt. Eric Welty, Autumn Feasel, Cayla Eaton, Mor...
FHS gridders to put 1-0 mark on line at Indian Lake
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By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2021
Tanner Ufferman (19) of Fairbanks brings a Cardington ball carrier down last Friday evening. The Panthers will play at Inidan Lake tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) The going could g...
Pioneers hope to get on winning track against Sheridan
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By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2021
Jonathan Alder’s Cam Jewell passes the ball against Amanda Clearcreek. The Pioneers will host Thornville-Sheridan this evening. (Photo submitted) The Pioneers of Jonathan Alder will look to crack the ...
NU defense will be tested against spread
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By Sam Dillon 
August 27, 2021
Evan Hoffer, right, of North Union picks up yardage against Pleasant last Friday. The Wildcats will host Blanchester this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) The North Union football team i...
Triad High School gridders looking for resiliency this week
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By Sam Dillon 
August 27, 2021
The Triad football team had a rough outing in Week 1 of the season, dropping a 28-6 contest to Benjamin Logan. The Cardinals’ solo score came on a rushing attempt by quarterback Derek Bails. The TD ca...
School sports briefs
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 27, 2021
Local netters top TW Marysville’s girls tennis team blanked Thomas Worthington, 5-0, on Thursday. Match results were as follows Singles -Hannah Hogan (M) downed Rana 6-0, 6-1; -Blair Fairchild (M) top...
North Union spikers start rebuilding process
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By Sam Dillon 
August 26, 2021
The North Union varsity volleyball team is as follows, row one, from the left, Zoe Wedding, Chailyn Fishbaugh, Riley Heminger, Lindsey Willis, Ellie Keever and Kiley Pederson. Row two, from the left, ...
NU golfers hope to improve on recent performances
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By Sam Dillon 
August 26, 2021
The North Union girl’s golf team is as follows, row one, from the left, Lilly Taylor, Madelyn Taylor and Kaylee Rensel. Row tow, from the left, coach Mitch Loomis, Kelsie Price, Kaylee Brestle and Cha...
N. Union squad has wide range of ages for runners
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By Sam Dillon 
August 26, 2021
The North Union boys and girls cross-country team are as follows, row one, from the left, Anna Beard, Ashley Hayward, Savannah Amstutz, Catherine Hinkle, Lauren Hall, Aunna Kasler and Hayley Dailey. R...
Monarch gridders will host Lancaster for first game
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By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2021
This is a big, big week for the Marysville High School football team. The Monarchs will finally be able to open the 2021 regular season. The campaign was supposed to have kicked off last Saturday afte...
Behrens holds slight Pigskin Pickers lead
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 26, 2021
Publisher Kevin Behrens holds a slight lead after one week of the Pigskin Pickers. Behrens posted a 4-0 record for the week. Managing editor Chad Williamson, sports editor Tim Miller, reporter Mac Cor...
Pioneers will have veteran runners for fall campaign
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By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2021
Boys cross-country runners for JA are from left, front row, Brady Tremayne, Jonas Watkins, Greg Nussman, Matt Hirshberg and Jameson Cook; second row, coach Alicia Tremayne, coach Jameson Ehret, Eddie ...
JA girls soccer coach wants to improve upon CBC finish
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By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2021
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team is pictured from left, front row, Peyton Sifrit, Ava Ater, Emma Hicks, Kayla Devore and Jhessica Rauch; second row, Emma Rector, Maryn Tanferi, Chloe Thomas, Katie H...
Jonathan Alder Golf
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 25, 2021
Members of the Jonathan Alder boys golf squad are from left, front row, Brandon Gargac and Tyler Ogg; second row, Brady Fox and Cade Baker; back row, head coach Mitch Koester, Nick Sowers, Sammy Ratli...
Alder girls tennis squad under leadership of new coach
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By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2021
The Lady Pioneer tennis squad is pictured from left, front row, Kailey Blackburn, Hailey Moran, Lauren Renner, Erica Beachy, Kate Kelly, Brooklyn Banks and Bailey Bliss; second row, Chloe Sullivan, El...
Monarch boys soccer squad edges Fairbanks
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By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2021
Marysville’s Grayson Sanford (8) battles Fairbanks’ Josh Underhill (19) during Tuesday’s match. The Monarchs won 2-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) A 2-1 verdict over Fairbanks gave Marysville...
Lady Cats put up battle; JA sweeps match in three sets
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By Sam Dillon 
August 25, 2021
In the photo to the left, Kiley Pederson and Ellie Keever of North Union get crossed up on the back line during a serve return Tuesday during a match against Jonathan Alder. At the right, Lizzie Lomba...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 25, 2021
Fairbanks’ girls defeated Southeastern, 182-213. Mary Weisburn led FHS with a 38. She was followed by Veronique Grand-43, Gabby Vamos, 45, Shelby Burns-56, Cassidy Jones-61 and Alice Ruff-62. Lady Mon...