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Triad Cardinals drops grid game at Springfield Catholic Catholic
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Triad Cardinals drops grid game at Springfield Catholic Catholic
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 6, 2025
Triad’s football team suffered its 11th straight loss following Friday’s 37-7 setback at Springfield Catholic Central. The Fighting Irish scored 13 points during the opening quarter and padded another...
JA rallies for victory over Bloom-Carroll
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Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (11) reaches over top of Bloom-Carroll defensive back Robert Williams (2) during the second quarter of action. The senior receiver accounted for 78 yards on four catches in the team’s win over the Bulldogs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA rallies for victory over Bloom-Carroll
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 6, 2025
When things go wrong, resilience is a powerful tool. That’s what Jonathan Alder’s football team showed Friday with a 14-10 win over visiting Bloom-Carroll. “A win’s a win,” JA coach Brett Glass said. ...
To kick a field goal or not? … Answer proves big in MHS win
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Talan Wolford (9) of Marysville breaks up a pass intended for Lancaster’s Drew Whitlatch (2). Pictured in the background for the Monarchs is Hunter Sheldon. MHS beat the Golden Gales, 30-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
To kick a field goal or not? … Answer proves big in MHS win
By Chad Williamson 
September 6, 2025
At Lancaster Friday night, three games into his tenure, Marysville’s Mike Young faced the type of decision that sometimes comes back to haunt a young coach. Ahead by six, Marysville was trying to put ...
JA team ties match; NU Lady Cats fall for first time in 2025
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JA team ties match; NU Lady Cats fall for first time in 2025
By Bob Putman 
September 5, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team kicked its way to a 1-1 stalemate against Urbana during a Central Buckeye Conference match. Natalie Musil tallied the Lady Pioneers’ goal. Alder’s Elliott Hecht turn...
Fairbanks runners capture top honors during Panther Invitational
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Mara Vicari, left, of Fairbanks, and North Union’s Felix Plouck are pictured competing in cross country races in these file photos. Both local schools participated in the recent Panther Invitational. Fairbanks’ boys and girls teams captured first-place honors. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
Fairbanks runners capture top honors during Panther Invitational
By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys and girls cross country teams took top honors during their own Panther Invitational. FHS’ boys earned first-place accolades by scoring 59 points. The Panthers were followed by Bloom-Ca...
MHS, FHS girls golfers triumph
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Ella Shaw of Marysville prepares to drive the ball. The Lady Monarchs won a triangular match. (Photo submitted)
MHS, FHS girls golfers triumph
By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2025
Marysville’s varsity girls golf squad shot a 191 and won a triangular match. Delaware Hayes finished with a 194 and Hilliard Davidson shot 200. McKinley Samaniego tied for medalist honors (with Hayes’...
Youthful FHS, Madison-Plains gridders will do battle tonight on Kyre Field
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Fairbanks quarterback Bryson Griffith (10) looks for running room against Indian Lake. The Panthers will host Madison Plains this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Youthful FHS, Madison-Plains gridders will do battle tonight on Kyre Field
By Tim Miller 
September 5, 2025
There should be excitement in the air when Fairbanks hosts the football team from Madison Plains this evening. One of the squads will break a two-game losing skid and walk off Kyre Field with its firs...
North Union will face strong Northmor football squad
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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) throws a pass against Liberty Union. The Wildcats will look for their second victory of the season tonight when they host Northmor. (Photo submitted)
North Union will face strong Northmor football squad
By Bob Putman 
September 5, 2025
North Union found the right combinations last week in earning its first football win of the season over Liberty Union. After a loss in the first week, the Wildcats dominated the Lions in picking up a ...
Cardinals hope to snap skid
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Triad’s Wyatt Smith (1) delivers a pass downfield during a week one matchup against Mount Gilead. The Cardinals are on the road today taking on Springfield Central Catholic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Cardinals hope to snap skid
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 5, 2025
Triad’s gridiron squad is seeking redemption tonight at Springfield Catholic Central. It has been more than 10 consecutive games since the Cardinals won a game. Each week presents a new opportunity fo...
JA Pioneers hope to reverse course in rivalry with BC
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Cashton Wheeler (1) and Holden Glick (6) of Jonathan Alder bring down a Columbus Academy ball carrier. The Pioneers will host Bloom-Carroll this evening, looking to remain unbeaten. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA Pioneers hope to reverse course in rivalry with BC
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 5, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s rivalry with Bloom-Carroll has produced entertaining matchups in recent years. Although on the gridiron it has mostly been one-sided, Alder head coach Brett Glass expects this year’s ...
Miller holds slim lead in Pigskin Pickers race
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Miller holds slim lead in Pigskin Pickers race
September 4, 2025
Sports editor Tim Miller emerged as the leader in the second week of the Pigskin Pickers. Miller won six of the nine games and now holds a 10-5 record for the season. Publisher Kevin Behrens and sport...
Journal-Tribune names gridiron players of game
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The Journal-Tribune’s football players of the game for the second week of the 2025 season are from left, Mitchell Evans, Marysville; Nick Van Hoose, North Union; Trey Bentley, Jonathan Alder; Brody Hess, Triad; and Evan Wiedmann, Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
Journal-Tribune names gridiron players of game
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2025
The second week of the 2025 high school football season was more successful for Union County area teams. Marysville, North Union and Jonathan Alder were all victorious. The Journal-Tribune has named p...
Local volleyball squads win matches
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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah dives for the ball. The Lady Cats turned back Graham in three sets. (Photo submitted)
Local volleyball squads win matches
By Bob Putman 
September 4, 2025
Playing its first Central Buckeye Conference volleyball match of the season, North Union made quick work of a visiting Graham squad. The Lady Cats won in three sets, defeating the Falcons 25-12, 25-3,...
MHS gridders will have to contend with Lancaster’s multi-faceted offense
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Marysville’s JJ Henry picks up yardage against KIPP Columbus. The Monarchs will travel to Lancaster on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
MHS gridders will have to contend with Lancaster’s multi-faceted offense
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2025
It appears as though Marysville High School’s football defensive unit will have to be ready to stop just about anything Friday evening at Lancaster. The Monarchs will travel to Fairfield County to fac...
Lady Monarch spikers sweep Hilliard Bradley
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Annabelle Clair (14) prepares to blast the ball over the net against Hilliard Bradley. The Lady Monarchs won the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarch spikers sweep Hilliard Bradley
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2025
Marysville’s varsity volleyball squad cracked the .500 mark with a three-set victory over Hilliard Bradley. The Lady Monarchs elevated their record to 4-3 with a 25-13, 25-19, 25-22 triumph. The Jagua...
JA Lady Pioneer, Triad Cardinal spikers roll to three-set triumphs
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Kacey Anderson (18) of Jonathan Alder sets the ball during a recent match. Also pictured for the Lady Pioneers is Lily Boeckl (15). Jonathan Alder has won five of their first six matches of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA Lady Pioneer, Triad Cardinal spikers roll to three-set triumphs
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 3, 2025
The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team made quick work of Central Buckeye Conference  cross-over opponent Graham during a recent match. The Lady Pioneers beat the Falcons in straight sets by score...
Marysville cross country runners win at Wapakoneta night meet
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Marysville cross country runners win at Wapakoneta night meet
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2025
The Marysville High School cross country teams continued the season by taking advantage of opportunities throughout the week. With cooler weather, the team completed a key Lumberjack Workout on Tuesda...
Panther soccer squads top West Liberty-Salem, Benjamin Logan
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Panther soccer squads top West Liberty-Salem, Benjamin Logan
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team upped its record to 3-0-0 by registering respective 5-0 and 8-0 victories over West Liberty-Salem and Benjamin Logan. Nolan Baker tallied two goals during the triumph over ...
Lady Panther spikers down Triad Cardinals in three sets
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Triad’s Reagyn Welty (2) sends the ball past Avery Gallmeyer and Gracie Boyer of Fairbanks. FHS downed the Cardinals in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panther spikers down Triad Cardinals in three sets
By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2025
When Fairbanks High School head volleyball coach Allison Gorton was asked what she liked during a recent match against Ohio Heritage Conference neighbor Triad, she said it was everything. Her assessme...
Triad Cardinals drop grid contest at Bucyrus
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Triad Cardinals drop grid contest at Bucyrus
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 30, 2025
Triad’s football team suffered its second straight loss to Bucyrus, 42-21, during Friday’s gridiron matchup. Inconsistency and setbacks were the main thing Cardinal coach Mike Braun saw from his team....
Jonathan Alder hangs on for win over Columbus Academy
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Trey Bentley (3) of Jonathan Alder watches the ball drop into his hands for a touchdown pass against Columbus Academy. The Pioneers improved to 2-0 with a 14-12 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder hangs on for win over Columbus Academy
By Tim Miller 
August 30, 2025
Some people might think the second week of any football season is much too early for a “statement” type of game. That may or may not have been the case with Jonathan Alder’s 14-12 victory over Columbu...
Wildcats pummel Liberty Union
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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) takes advantage of his blockers and picks up yardage against Liberty Union. The Wildcats rolled to their first victory of the season. (Photo submitted)
Wildcats pummel Liberty Union
By Bob Putman 
August 30, 2025
There was one word the North Union coaches wanted to get to their football players following last week’s three-point loss to Pleasant. “I thought the word of the week was respond and I think they did ...
Lack of ground game spells setback for Fairbanks Panthers
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Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann (14) intercepts a pass during the second quarter of Friday’s 31-8 loss at Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lack of ground game spells setback for Fairbanks Panthers
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 30, 2025
Fairbanks struggled to get offensive drives together Friday in what turned into a 31-8 loss at Indian Lake. “We thought that perhaps we could run the ball way better than what we did and we just could...
Line play leads charge; Monarch gridders club KIPP Columbus
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Marysville’s Mitchell Evans, right, comes up with a first-half sack against KIPP Columbus. The Monarchs won, 37-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Line play leads charge; Monarch gridders club KIPP Columbus
By Chad Williamson 
August 30, 2025
When a team comes off a tough loss and looks to re-establish its identity on the gridiron, there is only one place to start. Line play. “I tell them all the time, you win the trenches on both sides of...
Journal-Tribune names football players of week
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The Journal-Tribune has named the local players of the week for the opening contest of the 2025 football season. They are from left, Cashton Wheeler, Jonathan Alder; Brady Carper, Marysville; Nickolas Hajjar, North Union; Caleb Jordan, Triad; and Carson Shope, Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
Journal-Tribune names football players of week
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 29, 2025
The Journal-Tribune has named the players of the game for the first week of the 2025 high school football season. The Pioneers of Jonathan Alder turned in the lone victory for area schools with their ...
Triad, Bucyrus gridders looking for first victory
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Triad’s Duncan Funderburgh (54) and De’Von Minor (4) close in on Mount Gilead’s Carson Barnum (32) during the fourth quarter of last Friday’s home opener. The Cardinals will be on the road tonight at Bucyrus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Triad, Bucyrus gridders looking for first victory
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 29, 2025
A week one loss is not quelling the spirits of Triad’s football program this week. The Cardinals are back on the gridiron tonight, this time traveling to Bucyrus. Triad faced off against the Redmen la...
Monarch boys capture Pickerington North event
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Pictured from left, Bode Cline, Colton Sulllivan and Noah Schweinfurth of Marysville compete during the Pickerington North Classic. (Submitted photo)
Monarch boys capture Pickerington North event
By Tim Miller 
August 29, 2025
Marysville’s boys cross country team took first place honors in its division at the Pickerington North Classic. The Monarchs captured top accolades in the Silver Division with 69 points. Rounding out ...
Marysville girls golfers compete during OCC match at Blacklick
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Kaitlyn Stover of MHS prepares to drive the ball during a recent OCC match. (Photo submitted)
Marysville girls golfers compete during OCC match at Blacklick
By Tim Miller 
August 29, 2025
Marysville’s girls golf team competed in an Ohio Capital Conference match at Blacklick. Olentangy earned the top team finish with a score of 292. Dublin Jerome carded a 296, followed by Olentangy Berl...
North Union gridders hope to rebound against Liberty Union
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North Union gridders hope to rebound against Liberty Union
By Bob Putman 
August 29, 2025
Week one of the high school football season was not a success for North Union as it suffered a 16-13 loss to Pleasant. There was a chance at the end to pull out a victory, but it was not to be for the...