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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 21, 2019
The Pigskin Pickers are heading into the home stretch of the 2019 regular season with a race that’s way too close to call. Reporter Mac Cordell and sports writer Sam Dillon are barely tied at the top....
NU grad Bunsold named OAC grappler of week
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 21, 2019
Otterbein University senior Corbin Bunsold has been voted the Ohio Athletic Conference wrestler of the week after a perfect stretch of competition. Bunsold, a former North Union High School grappler, ...
Panther bowlers fall to Pleasant
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 21, 2019
Fairbanks’ girls bowling team dropped a 1553-1399 verdict to Pleasant on Wednesday. Kenzie Nichols led the Lady Panthers with a two-game series of 289. She was followed by Lily Dellinger-286, Kaylee M...
JA gridders back in regional title game for first time since 2011
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By Tim Miller 
November 19, 2019
Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass (center) talks to his team at the end of a practice session last week. Also pictured is assistant coach Craig Kyle (right). Alder will face Columbus Bish...
Football playoffs force changes to FHS hoop contests
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By Tim Miller 
November 19, 2019
This coming weekend’s state football playoff schedule has resulted in Fairbanks High School having to switch a couple of winter sports dates. The Lady Panther girls basketball team was scheduled to ti...
Runners compete
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 19, 2019
Several Marysville High School cross-country runners competed in Saturday’s Nike Cross-Country Regional in Terra Haute, Ind. The postseason competition consisted of athletes from across the Midwest an...
FHS officials begin search for new VB coach
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By Tim Miller 
November 18, 2019
Fairbanks’ Jayda Rausch (center) sends the ball over the net during a 2019 match against Marysville. Pictured for the Lady Monarchs is Rhiannon Gossett (12). Fairbanks officials are beginning their se...
JA to play for regional title
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 18, 2019
Jonathan Alder’s Crew Wheeler (8) tackles Jackson’s Brad Dyer on this play last Friday. The No. 2 Pioneers will travel to Hilliard Darby on Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff against No. 1 Columbus Bishop Ha...
Lady Panthers honored
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 18, 2019
These Fairbanks High School girls soccer players earned special awards for the 2019 season. They are from left, Kate Coy, most improved; Emma Cook, MVP; and Kate Ruff-Panther Award. (Photo submitted)
Bowlers triumph
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 18, 2019
Fairbanks’ girls bowling team opened the 2019-20 season on Friday with a 1,684-1,679 victory over Riverside. Lily Dellinger led the Lady Panthers with a 306 two-game series, followed by Sara Nicol-255...
Sports
By Tim Miller 
November 16, 2019
Jonathan Alder running back Garret Proxmire (22) picks up yardage after taking the handoff from quarterback JT Keith (2) and getting a block from Crew Wheeler (8). Proxmire rushed for 172 yards on 30 ...
Former Alder gridder is valuable member of JA coaching staff
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By Tim Miller 
November 15, 2019
Jonathan Alder defensive coordinator Josh Bope (left) and head coach Brett Glass watch the action during a game from earlier in the 2019 season. Bope and Glass were gridiron teammates at both JA and O...
District soccer champ Lady Monarchs earn special awards for 2019
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By Tim Miller 
November 15, 2019
These members of the Marysville High School girls soccer team earned Ohio Capital Conference Central Division honors for the 2019 season. They are from left, Jenna Rioch, first team; Kindall Duke, fir...
Panthers honored
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By Tim Miller 
November 15, 2019
Fairbanks High School girls soccer player Emma Cook (13) was recently named first-team Central District for Division III. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Several Fairbanks High School athletes f...
January-like weather forces Jon Alder gridders indoors
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By Tim Miller 
November 14, 2019
Jonathan Alder’s Tabor Headings (17) covers Cam Smith (left) during a drill on Wednesday. The Pioneers practiced indoors due to the snow, ice and cold temperature on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. (...
Local gridders earn district honors
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By Tim Miller 
November 14, 2019
Jonathan Alder quarterback JT Keith (2) hands the ball to running back Garret Proxmire. Both were named to the Division II Central District first team. Keith was also named offensive player of the yea...
NU spikers honored
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By Sam Dillon 
November 13, 2019
Journey Blevins, left, and Jordyn Hoffman, right, both of North Union, recently earned all Central District volleyball honors. Blevins also earned an honorable mention All-Ohio nod after tallying near...
Sports
By Tim Miller 
November 13, 2019
The Pioneers of Jonathan Alder will face a team much like Madison County rival London on Friday during the Division III regional semifinals. Alder (11-0) will make the trip to Teays Valley High School...
Monarch coach feels team took step in right direction this year
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By Tim Miller 
November 12, 2019
Monarch Jayden Simmons tries to avoid a Springfield tackler. The Monarchs finished the 2019 campaign with their first playoff appearance since 2013. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) The Mary...
NU turned season around to capture title
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By Sam Dillon 
November 12, 2019
North Union’s varsity football team runs onto the field holding the school and the United States flags during a game earlier this season. The Wildcats had some ups and downs during the year, but were ...
MHS will receive fee
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By Tim Miller 
November 12, 2019
Marysville school district employees and/or other football workers will be put to use Friday evening when a Division I state playoff game will be held on MHS’ new turf field. No. 4 Dublin Jerome (9-2)...
Marysville High School will host Jerome-Springfield playoff game
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By Tim Miller 
November 11, 2019
Ohio High School Athletic Association executive director Jerry Snodgrass (center) is pictured sitting among Marysville High School students at a Monarch football game earlier in the season. MHS has be...
Monarch gridders fall in Division I playoffs
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By Mac Cordell 
November 9, 2019
Marysville’s Carson Smith (5) prepares to tackle a Springfield ball carrier Friday evening. The Monarchs fell to the Wildcats, 23-0, during the opening round of the Division I state playoffs. (Journal...
Pioneers use strong second half; pull away for D-III playoff win
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By Tim Miller 
November 9, 2019
Jonathan Alder quarterback JT Keith (2) stretches for a first down against Thornville Sheridan Friday night. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Dawson Detweiler (1). Alder scored 35 unanswered points a...
Marysville rugby team places third in tournament
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2019
Nate Overfield of the Marysville Rhinos rugby team skies for the ball out of the lineout. The Rhinos placed third during a recent season-ending tournament. (Photo submitted) With a 27-17 overtime vict...