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Local grapplers place during Triad tourney
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 22, 2020
Triad’s Isiah Leasure (left photo) prepares to pin Kenton’s Gavin Manns in 40 seconds during Saturday’s Cardinal tournament. Leasure placed first in the 182-pound weight class. In the photo to the rig...
Bowlers fall
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 22, 2020
Fairbanks’ girls bowling squad dropped a 2698-1838 verdict to Greenon on Monday. Katie Dingledine led FHS with a two-game score of 283. She was followed by Liz White-268, Emma Mitteson-217 and Grace K...
Snyder honored
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 21, 2020
Marysville High School graduate Nathan Snyder (left) is presented the special teams player of the game award. Snyder, who is the punter for Ball State, earned the award for the 2020 Mid American Confe...
Lady Panthers roll to easy win
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 21, 2020
The Fairbanks girls basketball team rolled to an easy 56-11 win at Elgin on Saturday. The victory increased the Lady Panthers’ record to 4-3 for the season. Fairbanks opened with nine points in the fi...
MHS hoopsters open with loss to T. Worthington
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By Tim Miller 
December 19, 2020
Monarch senior Jack Christian drives to the basket Friday evening against Thomas Worthington. Christian scored 19 points during MHS’ season-opening 60-52 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) It...
Lady Monarchs begin campaign with victory
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By Tim Miller 
December 19, 2020
The Lady Monarchs of Marysville tipped off the 2020-21 campaign with a 60-35 triumph at Thomas Worthington on Friday. MHS took a 9-8 edge after the first period and a 21-16 margin at halftime. The Lad...
MHS football senior Kessler signs with Illinois State
Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 17, 2020
Marysville High School senior Nick Kessler signs his national letter of intent to play football at Illinois State University. Due to COVID-19, Kessler held his signing from his home on Wednesday, whic...
Behrens alone at the top of Pigskin Pickers race
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 17, 2020
Publisher Kevin Behrens has taken a one-game lead in the Pigskin Pickers. Behrens posted a 3-1 record during an abbreviated slate of games last week. He is now 81-27 for the season. Managing editor Ch...
Lettermen return for Pioneer boys hoopsters
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity basketball squad is pictured from left front row, Jackson Izzard, Jonathan Keith, Peyton Heiss, Tyler Begin, Gibby Wilson, Grant Welsch, Nick Riedel, Rod Brandel and Tabe...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...