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Lady Monarch soccer team notches first win of season
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By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2021
Maci Sherick (15) of Marysville heads the ball toward a teammate during Tuesday’s match against Central Crossing. The Lady Monarchs claimed a 10-0 victory, their first of the season. (Journal-Tribune ...
Pioneers hope to crack win column at Bloom-Carroll
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By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2021
Jonathan Alder quarterback Tabor Headings looks downfield for a receiver during last week’s game against Thornville-Sheridan. The Pioneers will travel to Bloom-Carroll on Friday. (Journal-Tribune phot...
Panther spikers sweep ‘Riders
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2021
Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team went on the road and downed West Jefferson in three sets on Tuesday. Scores for the match were 25-20, 25-12, 25-13. Zoe Schmidt led FHS (which will host West Liberty...
JV golfers down Bradley
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2021
The junior varsity boys golfers from Marysville turned back Hilliard Bradley during a match that was played earlier this week. The Jr. Monarchs turned in a 174-189 verdict. It was the junior varsity s...
FHS boys soccer team rallies past Mifflin
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By Tim Miller 
August 31, 2021
Joe Pacheco (13) of Fairbanks battles a Mifflin opponent for the ball Monday evening. The Panthers rallied for a 3-2 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) A pair of second-half goals propelle...
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By Tim Miller 
August 31, 2021
Fairbanks’ boys golf team tied a school record during a triangular match victory on Monday. The Panthers carded a 149, which ties the school mark for a nine-hole team score. The record was first set i...
Bunsold spikers win
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 31, 2021
The Bunsold eighth-grade volleyball team beat Olentangy Hyatts 25-21, 23-25, 25-20 on Monday. Aaliyah West tallied 12 kills, a pair of aces and one block for the Lady Monarchs. Annabelle Clair added e...
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...