Sports

The father-son duo of Kevin and Berkley Behrens respectively placed first and second in their age brackets during the Ohio Fall Challenge triathlon at Deer Creek. Kevin Behrens (left) turned in a time of 1:22.46 and placed first in the 51-55 age group. He finished 26th overall. Berkley Behrens, competing in his first triathlon, had a time of 1:22:44, which was good for second in the high school age group and 25th overall. (Photo submitted)

Sydney Nicol (5) and Livi Maine go up for a block during a Fairbanks volleyball match against Madison Plains. The Lady Panthers won the battle between two unbeaten teams in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) stretches for the end zone during the first quarter of action. The senior accounted for over 200 yards of total offense, accompanied by six touchdowns against Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Wyatt Arver picks up yardage on special teams play. Arver helped lead the Wildcats to a victory at Urbana on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s JJ Henry carries the ball against Hilliard Davidson. Henry rushed for 108 yards during a 22-7 MHS loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Brennan Peffer of Fairbanks goes through Southeastern’s defense for yardage. Peffer rushed for 145 yards during the Panthers’ 42-28 Homecoming victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) gains yardage against North Union during last week’s Central Buckeye Conference cross-over contest. The Pioneers are back home this evening against Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) sprints upfield after catching a pass from Nickolas Hajjar during last week’s home game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcats are on the road today taking on Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s George Hartman (21) is tackled during a kickoff return against Greenon. The Cardinals will play at Cedarville tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lexie Grant (7) of Fairbanks sets the ball for an assist. The Lady Panthers swept Southeastern to remain unbeaten. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Aaliyah West (15) of Marysville blasts the ball past a couple of Thomas Worthington defenders. The Lady Monarchs won a marathon, five-set match for their first Ohio Capital Conference victory in two years. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

This is an aerial view of the Marysville High School baseball/softball complex. Pending approval by the district’s board of education during this evening’s meeting, artificial turf will be installed on both the varsity baseball/softball diamonds, reportedly in time for use during the 2026 spring season. (File photo)

Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill delivers a shot on a penalty kick during the first half of action against the Raiders. The junior Pioneer accounted for five goals in the team’s 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Makenna Keene (15) tries to earn possession against Benjamin Logan’s Brooklyn Smedley (23) and Ella Chamberlain (3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Max Winner (3) picks up yardage against Madison Plains earlier this season. The Panthers will host Southeastern for Homecoming on Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Grady Evans (51) of Marysville grabs hold of a Hilliard Bradley ball carrier. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Davidson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)