Sports

Jonathan Alder cagers crush rival London
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Alder’s Jackson Izzard goes to the hoop for two of his 25 points against London on Tuesday. The Pioneers rolled to a 58-32 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder’s boys basketba...
Pioneer matmen have plenty of talent for season
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Members of the Pioneer wrestling team are from left, front row, Sadie Napier, Jake Neumeier, Xavier Pierce, Aspen Cameron, Eli Trbovich, Brock Neal, Jesus Martinez-Cortes and Ava Ater; second row, Isa...
Alder girls lose veterans from district title squad
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s varsity girls hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Reggan Gray, Natalie Heflin and Evan Platfoot; second row, Olivia Zuro, Maddie Wilson, Nora Sheridan and Avery Hecht; back r...
J. Alder has solid veterans in varsity bowling lineups
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity bowling team are from left, front row, Jackson Lane, Matthew McMillen, John Jordan and Dominic Dellapina; back row, head coach Rusty Walter, Levi Honigford, Na...
Jonathan Alder Cheerleaders introduced
Plain City, Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 16, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s varsity basketball cheerleaders are from left, front row, Hailey Lisska, Emily Smith and Kara McKelvey; back row, Hannah Belau, Eva Boecki, Isabelle Rucker and Cierra Russell. (Photo ...
NU cagers topple Pleasant; improve record to 4-0
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 15, 2020
North Union’s Zach Vernon goes up for a basket in this file photo. Vernon tallied 20 points on Monday as the Wildcats clubbed Pleasant. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) North Union’s boys varsity...
Fairbanks Lady Panther bowlers roll way to win over Northeastern
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 15, 2020
Fairbanks’ Kaylee Mitton rolls the ball down the lane. The Lady Panthers beat Northeastern on Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Fairbanks’ girls bowling squad beat Northeastern, 1976-1823,...
OCC lifts coronavirus shutdown
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 14, 2020
Jack Christian of Marysville goes up for a basket during a 2019-20 game. The Monarchs will open their COVID-19 delayed season by hosting Thomas Worthington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Mil...
Lady Panthers’ press hampers Triad during win
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 14, 2020
Elaina Lahmers (30) of Fairbanks goes up for two of her 14 points on Saturday. Also pictured is Triad’s Madi Cox. FHS won, 70-34. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Fairbanks girls basketball coach...
FHS boys hoopsters may resume activities Dec. 19 due to virus
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 14, 2020
The Fairbanks High School boys basketball team is currently in its second coronavirus-related shutdown. The Panthers had to postpone home games against West Jefferson (Friday) and Urbana (Saturday) th...
Alder grapplers topple Lancaster, Bloom Carroll
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 12, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s wrestling team defeated Lancaster and Bloom Carroll on Thursday. The Pioneers opened the evening with a 38-29 triumph over Lancaster. Match results were as follows: -106: double forfe...
Cardinal cagers lose lead; fall to Jets in season opener
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 12, 2020
Triad’s Batai Lease puts up an off-balance shot Friday evening against Northeastern. The Cardinals fell, 53-44. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Triad boys basketball coach Jason Malone knows if ...
COVID wins battle with local prep boys hoop schedules
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 12, 2020
COVID-19 is winning against local boys basketball teams. The coronavirus pandemic postponed two more local games on Friday and another for tonight. The Fairbanks Panthers were scheduled to play at Mec...
Cardinal cagers hope tough lessons turn into success
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
December 11, 2020
The Triad boys varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Jalen Nott, Nico Hernandez, Derek Bails, Ayden Sanford, Drew Campbell, Carson Manley and Ayden Sprigss; second row, head coach ...
Triad’s girls hoop program expands with freshmen
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
December 11, 2020
The 2020 Triad girls varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Ashtin Fauber, Cati LeVan, Abby Walls, Frani LeVan and Madi Cox; second row, head coach Erica Trainer, manager MaKenzie T...
Triad wrestlers defeat neighboring Fairbanks
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 11, 2020
Fairbanks’ Ashton Griffith has control of Triad’s Kyle Walborn during a recent match. Griffith won the bout by a pin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Small rosters for both squads lead to forfei...
Cardinals looking for senior grapplers to lead team
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
December 11, 2020
The 2020 Triad wrestling team is pictured from left, front row, Kyle Walborn, Sam Stokes, Isaiah Leasure, Coleman Hauck and Thomas Ford; second row, Jeremy Stokes, Jacob Haser, Reid Todhunter, John Do...
Veterans will lead Monarch boys hoop team
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
Members of the Monarch boys varsity basketball squad are from left, front row, Chase Allen, Clark Hamilton, Garrett Taylor, Evan Brown, Ryan Barlow, Riley Karnes, Jack Christian and Isaac Tocci; back ...
New coach to guide Marysville girls basketball squad
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
The Lady Monarch varsity girls basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Meghan McKinney, Cam Lee, Kass Lee, Madi Sloan, Tinley Graves, Abbey Williams and Abri Schmutz; second row, head coach ...
Pigskin Pickers post rotten records last week
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 10, 2020
This was supposed to be the week of “The Game.” The Ohio State Buckeyes were supposed to play arch-rival Michigan on Saturday. It was, however, canceled due to COVID-19 cases in the Wolverines’ progra...
Lettermen return for Monarch mat team
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
Marysville High School’s boys wrestling team is pictured from left, front row, Ben Durey, Justin Valdez, PJ Patterson, Gage Riley, Joseph Bates, Zach Pfarr, Ethan Skiles, Juice Kennedy, Blaize Hall an...
Marysville girls wrestling program continues to grow
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
The Lady Monarch wrestling squad is pictured from left, front row, Calean McCullough, Annabelle Price, Haley Winans, Emma Swart, Cali Leng and Katie Palmer; second row, Olana Chapman, Malia Burkhardt,...
Gymnastics squad has strong veterans
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
The Marysville High School gymnastics team is pictured from left, front row, Bella Grimm, Kelsey Murphy, Hannah Scheiderer, Monica Lamb, Hannah Bates and Avery Murphy; back row, Jenny McKillen, Briann...
Monarch swimmers will compete in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
Members of the Marysville High School swimming program are from left, front row, Abby Hemker, Lillian Blakesley, Emma Menge, Reese Cordonnier, Carly Amrine and Mallory Seman; second row, Remini Roush,...
Jonathan Alder’s Izzard named first-team All-Ohio for D-III
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
Jonathan Alder senior Jackson Izzard catches a pass near the sidelines during a 2020 game. Izzard was named to Division III first team All-Ohio honors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan A...
Triad Lady Cardinal cagers get back on winning track
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2020
Triad’s girls hoop squad got back on the winning track with Wednesday’s 59-27 triumph over Northeastern. The Lady Cardinals (3-4) jumped out to a 13-4 margin by the end of the opening period. Triad co...
Panther bowling squads drop matches
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 10, 2020
Fairbanks’ girls bowling team dropped a 2451-2048 verdict to Mechanicsburg earlier this week. Lily Dellinger led FHS with a 361 and was followed by Katie Dingledine, who rolled a 360. Other two-game s...
Lettermen will lead Panther cagers
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2020
The Fairbanks High School boys varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Trey Good, Wyatte Miller, Carter Schultz, Cade Feller, Dylan Tobe and Grant Rausch; back row, head coach Justin...
Lady Panthers have point-producers back on roster
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2020
Members of the Lady Panther varsity basketball team are from left, front row, Anna Poling, Molly Olson, Gracie Pyers, Elaina Lahmers and Ellie Carter; back row, coaches Monica Phillips and Tyler Alexa...