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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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Connor Pack, right, a 2019 graduate of Fairbanks High School, receives a sign noting his All-Ohio baseball honors. He received the sign from current Panther player Grant Rausch prior to Saturday’s gam...

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...

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 ...

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...

The North Union softball team claimed a crucial victory in the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division on Monday. The Lady Cats toppled Indian Lake 8-1, thanks to solid hitting that claimed earl...

Ethan Kise (34) slides into second with a stolen base on Saturday. North Union’s Mason Bright awaits the throw. The Wildcats defeated FHS, 16-10. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Fairbanks High S...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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; -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hudson Davis of North Union clears the bar in a high jump attempt during a tri-meet with Benjamin Logan and Pleasant Tuesday. Davis finished in fourth place. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Ashl...

Marysville’s boys tennis team dropped a 5-0 verdict to Olentangy on Tuesday. Singles -R. Sriram defeated Sean Richardson (M) 6-1, 6-0; -Dave downed Kyrell Stauffer (M) 6-1, 6-1; -MacDowell toppled Car...

Comes to district from CBL foe Ben Logan The Jonathan Alder school district, as was reported in the Journal-Tribune a few weeks ago, has hired a new athletic director. Scott Reule, who has spent the p...

Marysville’s Bryn Rychlik easily clears the pole vault bar at 12-0 during Tuesday’s quad track and field meet. She went on to win the event with an effort of 12-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller...

Zoe Wedding of North Union slides into third base during a Central Buckeye Conference game against Benjamin Logan on Tuesday. The Lady Cats completed their sweep of the Lady Raiders with a 11-5 victor...