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MHS athletes place during relays meet
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By Tim Miller 
May 8, 2021
Marysville High School’s freshmen and sophomore track and field athletes competed on Thursday during the ninth-tenth grade relays. The event was held at Westerville South High School. The Lady Monarch...
Russell pitches no-hitter for Triad
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By Tim Miller 
May 8, 2021
Lady Cardinal pitcher Joni Russell fires the ball toward the plate in this file photo. Russell tossed a no-hitter during Friday’s triumph over Springfield Catholic Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by T...
Bobcats defeat Alder netters
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 8, 2021
Grandview handed Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team its first loss of the season on Thursday. The Bobcats edged the Pioneers (15-1), 3-2. Singles -Lauer (G) defeated Riley Woods (J) 6-1, 4-6, 7-5; -Bod...
Lady Monarchs rally for win; FHS baseball squad tops Triad
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By Tim Miller 
May 7, 2021
The Lady Monarch softball squad overcame a 6-1 deficit by plating 15 runs during the fourth-through-sixth innings on Thursday. As a result, MHS (19-2 overall and 7-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference Car...
Fairbanks captures triangular track and field meets
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By Sam Dillon 
May 7, 2021
Ricky Wiegand, left, of North Union tries to catch up with Zach Picklesimer of Fairbanks during the 110-meter hurdles. Picklesimer won the event with a time of 16.63. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dil...
MHS baseball squad falls short of Darby
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By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2021
Marysville pitcher Jack Christian (15) tags a Hilliard Darby base runner out at the plate Wednesday afternoon. The Monarchs dropped a 6-4 verdict to the Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)...
North Union diamond teams lose to Indian Lake
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By Sam Dillon 
May 6, 2021
In this file photo, Bailee Amstutz of North Union swings through a pitch. Amstutz went two-for-three at the plate and drove in one of the Lady Cats’ three runs during their loss to Indian Lake on Wedn...
FHS Lady Panthers pummel Greenon
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By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2021
Fairbanks’ softball squad rapped 16 hits on Wednesday en route to a 14-5 verdict over Greenon. The Lady Panthers (8-10 overall and 7-7 in the Ohio Heritage Conference) held a 4-0 lead after two inning...
Finalists named for MHS hoop position
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By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2021
The search for Marysville High School’s next boys head basketball coach has been whittled from 22 applicants to eight finalists. Monarch athletic director Joey Day said initial interviews began Wednes...
George steps down from FHS boys varsity basketball post
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By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2021
Fairbanks boys basketball coach Justin George watches the action during a game in this file photo. George stepped down from the position Wednesday afternoon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Ther...
J. Alder netters topple Tecumseh
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By Tim Miller 
May 6, 2021
Jonathan Alder’s tennis team improved to 15-0 with Wednesday’s 5-0 victory over Tecumseh. Singles -Owen Hecht (JA) topped Williams 6-2, 6-3; -Reed VanKirk (JA) defeated Green 6-1, 6-0; -Jack Kinsey (J...
New Alder coach will be presented to school board
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By Tim Miller 
May 4, 2021
Jonathan Alder school officials will be acting upon the position of head football coach this month. Interim athletic director Mark Fenik reported to the Journal-Tribune late Monday that Nathan Snedeke...
Panther grappler will continue career with Otterbein University
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By Tim Miller 
May 4, 2021
Fairbanks High School senior Billy Reed-Bodey (center) signs to continue his wrestling career with Otterbein University. He is pictured with from left, Fairbanks assistant coach Theo Crawford, cousin ...
JA, NU softball squads earn first, second seeds
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By Tim Miller 
May 4, 2021
In this file photo, Reese DeGood of North Union fires a pitch toward the plate as Regan Martino, left, prepares for a hit. DeGood pitched a complete game win against Indian Lake on Monday. (Journal-Tr...
MHS relay team sets school record
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By Tim Miller 
May 3, 2021
The Marysville High School boys 4x1600 relay team set a new record during the Gary Smith Invitational at Thomas Worthington. Members of the foursome are from left, Shane Hothem, Preston Herring, Riley...
Marysville boys varsity lacrosse team wins one match, loses twice
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 3, 2021
The Monarch boys lacrosse squad defeated Buckeye Valley and fell to Olentangy and Bexley during recent matches. MHS toppled BV, 8-1. Isaac Tocci tallied three goals, while Ben Durey added two. Jordan ...
MHS netters fall to Davidson
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 3, 2021
The Monarch boys tennis squad dropped a 5-0 verdict to Hilliard Davidson on Saturday. Singles -Houseworth downed Sean Richardson (M) 6-3, 6-3; -Murlin topped Kyrell Stauffer (M) 6-2, 7-6; -Crawford de...
Lady Cats go deep in bullpen to beat Arrows
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By Sam Dillon 
May 1, 2021
Laine Sparks of North Union fires a pitch toward the plate during a softball game against Tecumseh on Friday. She came in during the save situation and held on to the Lady Cats’ 4-1 lead to win the co...
MHS, JA squads win contests
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By Tim Miller 
May 1, 2021
The Lady Monarchs of Marysville needed only five innings to club Dublin Jerome, 17-2, on Friday. Hannah Pack tallied a pair of hits and drove in five runs as MHS upped its overall record to 18-2. Lexi...
Monarchs lose lead; fall to Olentangy Braves
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By Tim Miller 
May 1, 2021
Marysville’s Ashton Schmutz (20) slides safely into third during Friday’s game against Olentangy. The Monarchs held a 8-2 lead, but fell to the Braves, 10-8. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Mary...
Jon Alder netters blank Buckeye Valley
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 1, 2021
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team upped its record to 14-0 with Friday’s 5-0 verdict over Buckeye Valley. Singles -Riley Woods (J) defeated Chang 6-2, 6-3; -Dominic Gantz (J) downed Farmer 6-1, 6-3; -...
Familiar names on lists for JA coaching spots
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By Tim Miller 
April 30, 2021
A few familiar names are on the lists as Jonathan Alder searches for new head coaches in football and girls basketball. The positions came open earlier this spring. Head football coach Brett Glass ste...
Ruhl to continue diamond career
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 30, 2021
Kennady Ruhl, center, of North Union signs her written commitment to continue her softball career at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Her parents, Danielle, left, Craig, right, and Mark Pratt, Cougar...
Team wins tourney
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 30, 2021
The 12 U Sharks completed the All-American Sparta Select Classic sweep on April 24-25. The team defeated the Gahanna Lions Yellow in the championship game. The squad also beat the Titans of London, BB...
Lady Pioneers drop first CBC contest
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By Tim Miller 
April 29, 2021
Evan Platfoot (10) of Jonathan Alder steals third base against London on Wednesday. The Lady Pioneers fell, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Red Raiders of London turned the tables on Jo...
Marysville varsity softball squad defeats Hilliard Darby
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By Tim Miller 
April 29, 2021
Ashley Dunn of Marysville follows the flight of the ball in this file photo. Dunn helped the Lady Monarchs beat Hilliard Darby on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Lady Monarch vars...