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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Fairbanks High School soccer player Carly Lehman works to control the ball during a 2019 game. Fall sports teams are scheduled to begin practices on Saturday under coronavirus guidelines. (Journal-Tri...

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...

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 ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball coach Ryanne Ufferman (left) demonstrates a drill with the help of Lady Panther junior Anna Higbee. Ufferman replaces Ed Marsman, who retired after the 201...

Marysville High School assistant football coach Aaron Peitsmeyer helps with a drill during the Monarchs’ summer camp. Peitsmeyer is coaching during the coronavirus pandemic after battling cancer a few...

Preston Crabtree throws to Isaiah Radcliff during a drill at North Union’s football camp inside the Wildcats’ new fieldhouse. The Cats are moving forward with a preseason despite the uncertainty of th...

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 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...

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...

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. ...

Jacquelyn Witt (far right) competes in a relay race for Marysville High School in this file photo. Witt will continue her track and field and cross-country careers at Northern Kentucky University. She...

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...

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...

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. ...

Carter Rockenbaugh rips a base hit during a recent sandlot game. Local youth sandlot games are played on Monday and Friday evenings. (Photo submitted) Like many other people, Brodie Rockenbaugh lives ...

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...

Marysville High School junior tight end Mason Reed catches a pass during Wednesday’s camp session. The Monarchs concluded their first week of camp today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Marysvil...

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...

Marysville’s Jeremiah McNeio picks up yardage during a practice play on Monday. The Monarchs began their two-week camp that will run through Thursday, July 23. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Th...