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Veteran Jonathan Alder spikers preparing for 2020 campaign
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By Tim Miller 
August 5, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s Emma Shepherd sends the ball over the net during the 2019 Division II regional title match. The Lady Pioneers posted a 26-2 record last season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) T...
Monarchs open preseason grid practice
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By Tim Miller 
August 4, 2020
Marysville linebacker Cole Pombert goes through a drill Monday morning. The Monarchs went through their first day of preseason practices for the 2020 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Mary...
OHSAA establishes more virus guidelines
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By Tim Miller 
August 3, 2020
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has outlined procedures that will be conducted while the state battles COVID-19. Practices for all fall sports teams began on Saturday with social distancing ...
Panther gridders conduct first preseason practices
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By Tim Miller 
August 3, 2020
Quarterback Ethan Kise, left, hands the ball off to Brogan Green during Fairbanks High School’s first football practice of the 2020 preseason Saturday morning. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Hi...
All-Stars named
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 3, 2020
These local youth baseball players, from left, Dominik Dials, Cameron Taylor, Bradoyx Inks and Berkley Behrens were invited to play in the USSSA all-state All-Star games. The event was held at Action ...
Crowe named HOJGA’s top player
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By Tim Miller 
August 3, 2020
Fairbanks High School golfer Alex Crowe has been honored as the 2020 Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Associatin’s player of the year. Crowe received the David J. Wensinger player of the year accolade during...
North Union frosh gridders earn coaches’ full attention
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By Sam Dillon 
July 31, 2020
The North Union Wildcat football coaches have been putting stock in the future of the program. For the past three seasons head coach Nick Hajjar and his crew of coaches have opted to give their incomi...
Timeout with Tim – Pandemic feels like “Twilight Zone”
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By Tim Miller 
July 30, 2020
Way back when I was a kid (during the pre-color and cable/satellite days), there was an iconic television series called “The Twilight Zone.” Series episodes dealt with themes such as fantasy, science ...
FHS’ Crowe places in final Heart of Ohio tournament
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 30, 2020
Fairbanks High School golfer Alexander Crowe follows through on a tee shot in this file photo. Crowe placed fifth during the final Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association tournament of the 2020 season. ...
OHSAA calls off football preseason scrimmages due to COVID uptick
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By Tim Miller 
July 29, 2020
Marysville High School linemen go through drills during the team’s recent gridiron camp. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has called off preseason scrimmages for prep teams due to an increase...
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By Tim Miller 
July 29, 2020
Mark Fenik has worn many different hats during his career in education. At one point or another, he’s been a teacher, football coach and administrator. His most recent position has been that of direct...
Timeout with Tim – Former NU coach will long be remembered
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By Tim Miller 
July 28, 2020
I’ve been back from vacation for a couple of weeks and during the time I was off, we lost a Union County high school coaching legend. Becky Thompson LaRue, who was the long-time girls basketball coach...
Monarchs getting ready for preseason
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 28, 2020
Marysville High School assistant football coach Aaron Rossi watches the footwork of quarterback Braden Deere during a recent camp session. The MHS gridders are taking this week off and are scheduled t...
Rules, recommendations announced for football
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By Tim Miller 
July 23, 2020
Fairbanks linebacker Tanner Ufferman (19) tackles a ball carrier during a 2010 game. Current rules and recommendations have been set in place for a 2020 season in the midst of COVID-19. (Journal-Tribu...
Jonathan Alder gridders keep working toward 2020 campaign
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By Tim Miller 
July 22, 2020
Jonathan Alder senior Jackson Izzard (5) prepares to make a tackle during a 2019 game. The Pioneers are conducting summer camp despite the coronavirus-related uncertainty of the 2020 campaign. (Journa...
Spikers go through drills
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 22, 2020
Fairbanks Middle School volleyball players Zoe Schmidt, left, and Emily Clayton go through a passing/digging drill on Tuesday. New Fairbanks High School varsity head coach Ryanne Ufferman is conductin...
Games return
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 21, 2020
Andrew Heizer, 11, awaits a pitch from Cameron Wallace, 14, during Monday evening’s Marysville sandlot baseball competition. Sandlot games are held on Monday and Friday evenings at Schwartzkopf Park. ...
Crowe captures Heart title
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 21, 2020
Alexander Crowe of Fairbanks captured his second crown at the Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association’s final series tournament held at Valley View.  The tournament was held on Monday in Galion. His foc...
Sandlot games to resume after brief halt
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By Tim Miller 
July 20, 2020
Local baseball players choose teams for a sandlot game. Competition will resume this evening after games were suspended on Friday due to the coronavirus. Additional safety measures will be implemented...
Masks mandated for some areas of Union County YMCA
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 20, 2020
The Union County Family YMCA has updated safety precautions due to the coronavirus. The county went into the red alert category late last week and YMCA officials have updated their mask requirements. ...
Crowe wins Heart golf tourney
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 17, 2020
Alex Crowe of Fairbanks watches his shot during a recent Heart of Ohio Junior Golf tournament. Crowe won his age bracket during Thursday’s event at Kings Mill. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Al...
Jonathan Alder quarterback says knee sound after surgery
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By Tim Miller 
July 15, 2020
Jonathan Alder senior quarterback JT Keith goes through a passing drill Tuesday morning. Keith is wearing a brace on his right knee, which was injured during last year’s season-ending loss to Columbus...