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JA coach: Team needs consistency during battle with K. Ridge Cougars
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2020
Jonathan Alder quarterback JT Keith prepares to fire a pass during the team’s lone preseason scrimmage at Fairbanks. The Pioneers (1-0) will open the home portion of their regular season on Friday by ...
Monarchs win
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 2, 2020
Marysville’s Nick McIntosh heads the ball in the direction of the goal Tuesday evening. The Monarch boys opened the home portion of their 2020 soccer schedule with a 7-0 victory over Central Crossing....
Lady Panther volleyball squad sweeps Cardinals
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2020
Elle Johnson (6) of Fairbanks follows through on a hit as Abby Walls (20) and Emma Dorn (4) of Triad attempt to block he shot. Johnson picked up several points on the attack to help the Lady Panthers ...
MHS spikers struggle during loss to UA; Alder triumphs
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 2, 2020
Megan Melish (12) and Madison Fluharty (7) of MHS go up for a block against Upper Arlington. UA won in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Marysville High School varsity volleyball s...
MHS linksmen fall; Triad boys triumph
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 2, 2020
Marysville’s varsity boys golfers dropped a 166-74 verdict to Hilliard Bradley on Tuesday. Nick Wever led the Monarchs with a 41. He was followed by Caden Fulkerson-44, Justin DeHoff-44 and Andrew Rab...
North Union golf teams look to grow in 2020 experience
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
September 1, 2020
The 2020 North Union boy’s golf team is as follows; from the left, coach Cy Kincaid, Dyllen Alltop, Josiah Stillings, Tyler White, Tayden Peck and Nathan Matlack. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)...
New NU volleyball coach wants to build on recent success
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
September 1, 2020
The 2020 North Union varsity volleyball team is as follows: row one, from the left, Cagney Stewart, Jordyn Hoffman, Kayla Sedgwick, Laney Converse, Emma Lindsey, Regan Martino and Candace Halloway. Ro...
NU cheerleaders introduced
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2020
The 2020 North Union fall varsity cheerleaders are as follows: row one, from the left, Mickayla Persinger and Emma Cremeans. Row two, from the left, Cierra Wirtsbaugh, Logan Fryman and Preslee Titus. ...
Marysville Junior Baseball will conduct fall ball league
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2020
Local youngsters will have an additional opportunity to hone their baseball skills this fall. The Marysville Junior Baseball-Softball Association will conduct a fall ball schedule beginning in the nex...
MHS netters edge D. Hayes
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 1, 2020
Krista O’Shelski of Marysville returns the ball over the net during Monday’s first doubles match. The Lady Monarchs defeated Delaware Hayes, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Lady Monarch...
Lady Monarch golfers win tri match; Triad boys topple Southeastern
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2020
Avery Prochaska was the match medalist for Marysville’s girls golf squad. Prochaska fired a 42 as the Lady Monarchs won a triangular match on Monday. MHS carded a 183, followed by Big Walnut-192 and W...
JA girls soccer squad downs Graham; Lady Panthers drop contest
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2020
The Lady Pioneer soccer squad continued its early-season hot streak on Monday. Alder returned from St. Paris Graham with a 5-1 victory. The win kept JA’s record perfect at 4-0. HOOLEY ICE Katie Hooley...
Cardinal golfers have high numbers, plenty of experience
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
August 31, 2020
The 2020 Triad boys golf team is as follows; row one, from the left, Matt Richards, Ryan Gross, Devin Butz, Jalen Nott, Maison Johnson, Xavier Loudermilk and Cole Pond. Row two, from the left, Jonatho...
Triad Cross-Country
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 31, 2020
The 2020 Triad cross-country team is as follows; row one, from the left, Zane Robison, Shalyn Smiles, Tabitha Gaier and Klinton Driscoll. Row two, from the left, head coach Tom Borawski, Jacob Haser, ...
Triad cheerleaders introduced
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 31, 2020
The 2020 fall cheerleaders for Triad High School are as follows: row one, from the left, Taylor Holtsberry, Maddie Campbell, Hannah McManaway and Ali Cox. Row two, from the left, Elizabeth Greene, Lil...
Cardinal gridders look to new coach to help find wins
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
August 31, 2020
The 2020 Triad varsity football team is as follows; row one, from the left, JC Alexander, Kohl Eggleston, Coleman Hauck, Batai Lease, Blake Boldman and Sam Stokes. Row two, from the left, Mason Harper...
VB season will be one of flexibility
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
August 31, 2020
The 2020 Triad varsity volleyball team is as follows; row one, from the left, Emma Ferguson, Holly Alvoid, Addie Smith, Emma Dorn and Kaydence Feasel. Row two, from the left, head coach Brooke Welty, ...
MHS, Panther runners place at Pickerington Classic
Sports
By Tim Miller 
August 31, 2020
Amelia Cameron (left) and Rachael Hoover of Fairbanks compete during Saturday’s Pickerington North Cross Country Classic. Cameron and Hoover respectively placed third and fourth in their division. (Ph...
Panthers capture recent contests
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 31, 2020
The Fairbanks boys soccer team opened its season with a 9-0 win at home over Madison Plains last week. The potent and experienced Panther offense struck early with its first goal before the first minu...
MHS golfers tie for third, Soccer team falls
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 31, 2020
Marysville’s varsity boys golf team tied for third place during Saturday’s 20-team Pickerington North Invitational at Pine Hill Golf Club. The Monarchs shot their best team score in several years with...
Highlights of Friday football games
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 29, 2020
Above, Monarch Paolo Pena (11) and host of other players have their eyes set on a fumbled punt Friday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) Above, Trevyn Feasel of North Union dives to rea...
Triad Cardinals club Southeastern
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 29, 2020
Triad’s football team opened the 2020 season with a 34-6 victory over Southeastern on Friday. The Cardinals gained 195 yards on the ground. Jackson Cordell led with 72 yards, while Hayden Simpson adde...
Alder opens with victory over North Union
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
August 29, 2020
Trevor Moran, right, of North Union tries to stiff-arm his way past Jonathan Alder defender Chase Maynard Friday night. The Pioneers were able to win a tight 16-7 defensive battle to open the 2020 sea...
Panthers overcome unknown with win at SCC
Sports
By Tim Miller 
August 29, 2020
Fairbanks defensive back Riordin Stauffer breaks up a Springfield Catholic Central pass play Friday evening. The Panthers opened the season with a 50-6 victory. --- All week long, it appeared as thoug...
Monarch football squad topples Bradley amid virus safeguards
Sports
By Chad Williamson 
August 29, 2020
Marysville’s Jeremiah McNeil (3) blocks a Hilliard Bradley punt during the third quarter Friday night. The block helped set up MHS’ first touchdown during a 17-0 victory. --- In some ways, Marysville’...
FHS grid veterans will lead team
Sports
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2020
Members of Fairbanks High School’s football team are from left, front row, Tyler Carmean, Hunter Lynch, Ashton Griffith, Billy Reed Bodey, Austin Key, Bryant Fannin, Braylon Green and Dominic Coy; sec...
Panthers going into unknown at Springfield Catholic Central
Sports
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2020
Fairbanks High School head football coach Patrick Cotter was like a pilot flying blind in a fog without instruments when he talked about this Friday’s season-opening opponent. “I don’t have any clues ...