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By Tim Miller 
October 3, 2020
Madison County football fans may have expected an old-fashioned, tension-filled slugfest between the Jonathan Alder Pioneers and the London Red Raiders on Friday. After all, both squads went into the ...
Panthers will play Rough Riders for Homecoming
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By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2020
Fairbanks quarterback Ethan Kise (11) throws the ball against Mechanicsburg. The Panthers will host West Jefferson for Homecoming tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Fairbanks High Scho...
Triad looks to end regular season with victory
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By Sam Dillon 
October 2, 2020
In this file photo, Ayden Sanford of Triad catches a kick-off during Week 2 of the season against West Liberty. Sanford scored the Cardinals’ two touchdowns last week, one on a 90-yard kick return. (J...
NU spikers sweep Urbana
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2020
North Union’s volleyball squad upped its record to 13-1 with a 25-12, 25-17, 25-18 triumph over Urbana on Thursday. Journey Blevins led the Lady Cats with 18 kills. Kaitlyn DeLauter added nine as NU t...
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2020
The Fairbanks girls soccer team cracked the .500 mark with a 3-2 win over Southeastern on Thursday. The Lady Panthers improved to 6-5 with the victory. Elaina Lahmers scored two goals, while Ellie Car...
Wildcats hope to move into playoffs on back of victory
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
October 1, 2020
Trevyn Feasel, left, of North Union leaps forward after an Urbana tackler makes a shoe-string tackle. Feasel tallied one TD during the Cats’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) North Union’...
Pickers battle continues
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 1, 2020
Managing editor Chad Williamson and sports editor Tim Miller are currently waging a fierce battle for the top of the Pigskin Pickers. Both posted 8-1 records last week. Their only loss came during the...
NU VB squad breezes to victory
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
September 30, 2020
Journey Blevins (11) and Cambria Skaggs (14) watch a ball fall to the floor after blocking a Kenton Ridge hit. Blevins led the team with seven blocks during the 3-0 sweep. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sa...
CBC Kenton Trail title on line when JA hosts London
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By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2020
Jonathan Alder quarterback JT Keith looks downfield for a receiver. The Pioneers will battle London on Friday for the Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division championship. (Photo submitted) A...
Spikers have mixed results
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 30, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team ran its record to 13-0 with a 25-16, 25-17, 22-25, 25-23 triumph over Graham. “This was a really nice win for us,” said Alder coach Joe Ross. “Graham is super-talented...
FHS golfers place second in sectional
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 30, 2020
Alex Crowe of Fairbanks fires a tee shot in this file photo. He helped the Panthers to a runner-up spot in the sectional tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Fairbanks’ boys golf squad sh...
Pair of Fairbanks runners top Triad invitational field
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 30, 2020
Amelia Cameron (left) and Rachael Hoover of Fairbanks are pictured during Triad’s cross country invitational. The FHS runners respectively placed first and second. (Photo submitted) NU girls capture t...
MHS netters sweep against Grove City
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 30, 2020
MHS’ Krista O’Shelski returns the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs swept Grove City, 5-0, on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Lady Monarch tennis squad (9-12) swept Grove City, 5...
Soccer team drops match
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 30, 2020
Marysville’s girls soccer team dropped a 2-0 verdict to Granville on Tuesday. Brielle Young had 13 saves in the net for the Lady Monarchs.
Cardinals’ height too much for MHS volleyball squad
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By Tim Miller 
September 29, 2020
Alyssa Codner (right) of Marysville sends the ball past a Thomas Worthington blocker Monday evening. The Lady Monarchs dropped the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Marysville...
FHS’ VB streak snapped with loss to Warhawks
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By Tim Miller 
September 29, 2020
Grace Gorton (6) of Fairbanks digs the ball off the floor during a recent match. Also pictured for FHS is Lizzie Nicol (1). The Lady Panthers fell to Westerville Central on Monday. (Journal-Tribune ph...
Bunsold spikers top Weaver
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 29, 2020
Bunsold Middle School’s volleyball squads swept Hilliard Weaver on Monday. The eighth-grade won 25-20, 26-24. Courtney Parrish tallied six kills and one ace serve. Bella Hackett finished with six kill...
JA girls capture Jerome’s Celtic Clash race
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2020
Morgan Hicks, left, of Jonathan Alder, is pictured during the 2018 state cross country meet. Hicks won her individual race on Saturday at Dublin Jerome’s Celtic Clash. (Journal-Tribune file photo by M...
Jon Alder spikers top Liberty
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 28, 2020
Jaden Phelps (23) sends the ball over the net. Phelps helped lead Jonathan Alder to a victory over Olentangy Liberty on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder upped its volleyb...
Marysville varsity boys golfers triumph at U. County Classic
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 28, 2020
Marysville’s boys varsity golf team won the Union County Classic Saturday morning. The Monarchs carded a 314 and edged Jonathan Alder by three strokes (317). Fairbanks shot a 363. Brady Fox of JA was ...
They make a lot of teams feel that way, buddy
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 26, 2020
An Olentangy Berlin defender grabs his head in disbelief as Marysville’s Ryan Kern rips off a 36-yard touchdown run, his second of the game, Friday. The Monarchs victimized the Bears, piling up more t...
O-linemen pave way for MHS ground game during victory over Berlin
Sports
By Chad Williamson 
September 26, 2020
Marysville’s Ryan Kern wards off a tackler at Olentangy Berlin on Friday. Kern rushed for 188 yards during MHS’ 28-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) No young boy ever signed up for...
North Union Wildcats roll past Urbana
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
September 26, 2020
Owen Davis (1) of North Union fights his way past an Urbana tackler during Friday’s game. Davis tallied one rushing TD during the Wildcats’ 50-7 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) The North Un...
Late touchdown sends Pioneers to slim win over Shawnee
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By Tim Miller 
September 26, 2020
JA’s Jackson Izzard (5) races past a Springfield Shawnee defender. Izzard scored four touchdowns during a 38-31 win over the Braves. (Photo submitted) Springfield Shawnee’s football team was bound and...
Indians pummel Panthers
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By Tim Miller 
September 26, 2020
Fairbanks’ Riordin Stauffer (24) is tackled near the goal line Friday evening. The Panthers lost at Mechanicsburg, 62-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Mechanicsburg is the type of football te...
Cardinals fall
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 26, 2020
Triad’s Isaiah Leisure (54) prepares to sack West Jefferson’s quarterback Friday evening. The Cardinals slipped to 1-4 with a 26-14 Homecoming loss. No other information about the game was available. ...