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Lady Panthers beat MHS on golf course
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 26, 2020
The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks defeated Marysville, 196-201, on the golf course. The match was played on Thursday at Darby Creek. Veronique Grand of Fairbanks and Olivia Ishmael of Marysville tied for...
Photo highlights of Friday football
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 26, 2020
Above, Trevor Moran (10) of North Union made Urbana takclers miss all night on his way to three touchdowns during the Cats victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Above, Marysville ball carrier...
JA spikers work for victory over Ben Logan
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By Tim Miller 
September 25, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s Kennady Izzard goes to a knee for a dig against Benjamin Logan on Thursday. JA won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder ke...
Fairbanks, NU VB squads win; Lady Monarchs fall to Olentangy
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 25, 2020
Fairbanks’ Ellee Johnson (above) sends the ball over to the other side of the court. In the photo to the below, Carys Gossett of Marysville (16) and an Olentangy opponent contend for the ball on the n...
Triad Cardinals hope to stop W. Jefferson’s aerial attack
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By Sam Dillon 
September 25, 2020
In this file photo, Triad quarterback Coleman Hauck (5) rears back to throw a pass as West Liberty lineman attempt to break up the play. Hauck has stepped up recently, throwing the ball more for the C...
North Union gridders look to add victory at Urbana
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By Sam Dillon 
September 25, 2020
In this file photo, North Union quarterback Preston Crabtree (22) provides blocking for running back Trevor Moran (10) during Week 4 of the regular season against Northwestern. The duo’s hard work wil...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 25, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s girls golf squad placed third during the Central Buckeye Conference tournament. Benjamin Logan won the event with a 360, followed by Urbana-371, JA-373, Bellefontaine-394, Graham-418,...
Williamson, Miller post perfect Pigskin records
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2020
Since 1988 and the start of this titanic struggle, there hasn’t been much in the way of perfection. However a pair of Pigskin Pickers posted perfect records last week. Managing editor Chad Williamson ...
Panther boys earn fourth straight OHC golf crown
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2020
Fairbanks’ boys golf team claimed its fourth consecutive Ohio Heritage Conference title on Wednesday. Members of the team are from left, Andy Higinbotham, JD Welch, Tyler Ufferman, Chase Brackenridge,...
Bunsold spikers defeat Finland
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2020
The Bunsold Middle School eighth-grade Blue volleyball team defeated Finland Middle School of Columbus 25-10, 25-4 on Wednesday. Ari Nusbaum had 12 aces. Courtney Parrish finished with three kills, wh...
Netters drop match to H. Davidson
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2020
Marysville High School’s girls tennis squad (8-11) dropped a 3-2 verdict to Hilliard Davidson on Wednesday. Singles -Emma Pzedpelski (M) defeated Davis 6-3, 6-0; -Mallory Huffman (M) downed Koob 5-7, ...
Local runners split with N. Albany
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2020
The Bunsold Middle School cross country teams ran their first races on their new course earlier this week. The Monarchs competed in dual meet action against New Albany. The boys won their meet as Evan...
Panther spikers roll past Greenon
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By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2020
Lizzie Nicol of Fairbanks (left) digs the ball during Tuesday’s match against Greenon. Also pictured for FHS are Caydee Breneman (24), Dani Headings (3) and Jayda Rausch (15). FHS won the match in thr...
North Union VB squad sweeps IL
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By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2020
North Union improved its varsity volleyball record to 10-1 on Tuesday with a 25-8, 25-5, 25-9 verdict over Indian Lake. Journey Blevins finished with 14 of NU’s 35 kills. Jordyn Hoffman, Kaitlyn DeLau...
Pioneers put unbeaten record on line Friday at Springfield Shawnee
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By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2020
Jonathan Alder quarterback JT Keith looks downfield for a receiver. The Pioneers will put their 4-0 record on the line Friday at Springfield Shawnee (3-1). (Photo submitted) The Pioneers of Jonathan A...
Seniors contribute to win
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 23, 2020
The Lady Monarch tennis team (8-10) celebrated Senior Night on Tuesday with a 5-0 triumph over Kenton. Seniors Megan Vollrath, Emily Thallman, Taylor Lewis and Chloe Bryan were honored. They each notc...
MHS netters fall to BW
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By Tim Miller 
September 22, 2020
Marysville’s Caitlin Hill sends the ball back toward the net in this file photo. Hill and Krista O’Shelski won their doubles match on Monday. The Lady Monarchs fell to Big Walnut, 3-2. (Journal-Tribun...
Local spikers drop contests
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 22, 2020
Triad’s varsity volleyball squad dropped a 3-0 verdict to Springfield Catholic Central on Monday. The Lady Cardinals fell 16-25, 16-25, 22-25. Emma Dorn led Triad with seven assists and a trio of aces...
Lady Monarchs win Newark meet
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By Tim Miller 
September 21, 2020
Marysville’s Bryn Hothem (left) and Katie Krueger (background) place first and second during Saturday’s Newark cross-country meet. (Photo submitted) The Lady Monarch varsity girls cross country squad ...
Monarch girls host golf invitational
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By Tim Miller 
September 21, 2020
Olivia Ishmael of MHS prepares to send a tee shot during Saturday’s Marysville Invitational. (Photo submitted) The Lady Monarch golf squad hosted its annual invitational at Darby Creek on Saturday. Du...
FHS, NU spikers win
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By Tim Miller 
September 21, 2020
The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks upped their volleyball record to 7-5 on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over Bellefontaine. FHS won the first set 25-13 and then fell 23-25. Fairbanks claimed the next two g...
Prep playoff dates set
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 21, 2020
Days have been established for high school divisional football playoff games. Each high school gridiron squad in Ohio is eligible for the post-season in 2020. That’s due to the six-game regular season...
Friday night football photo highlights
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 19, 2020
Above, Marysville’s Gabe Powers (36) wraps up Thomas Worthington QB Isaac Settles as fellow Monarchs Luke Harper (55) and Benjamin Bickerstaff (64) prepare to help. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Will...
MHS defense, ground game halt TW
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By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2020
Ryan Kern of MHS (32) finds an opening in Thomas Worthington’s defense. Kern rushed for 125 yards during the Monarchs’ 31-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) An abusive defense, pair...
Panthers still unbeaten; hold off pesky Cardinals
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By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2020
Panther linebacker Braylon Green (7) gets in the face of Triad quarterback Coleman Hauck (5) Friday night. Fairbanks turned back the Cardinals, 35-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Fairbanks H...
NU mixes offense for second win
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By Sam Dillon 
September 19, 2020
NU’s Trevor Moran vaults over a Northwestern defender on this play. The Wildcats won, 22-7. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) The North Union Wildcats notched their second victory of the season wi...
J. Alder rolls past Tecumseh
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By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2020
Jonathan Alder’s Hunter Hardesty (33) forces a Tecumseh fumble Friday evening. The Pioneers remained unbeaten (4-0) after a 31-10 victory. (Photo submitted) It was just another day at the office for t...