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Marysville slated to host state semifinal football contest
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By Tim Miller 
November 25, 2019
Although the football season has now ended for Union County-area teams, there will still be one more game to be played on a local field. Marysville High School has earned a playoff state semifinal gam...
J. Alder girls will play sports on collegiate level
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By Tim Miller 
November 25, 2019
These Jonathan Alder girls athletes have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. The are from left, McKenzie Wright, volleyball (Indiana Southeast University); ...
Local grapplers to compete during All-Star tournament
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By Tim Miller 
November 25, 2019
These Marysville High School wrestlers will compete in the Central District Coaches Association All-Star tournament on Tuesday at Worthington Kilbourne. They are from left, Madison Sharpe, Josh Melms,...
JA, North Union girls tip off hoop season with victories
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By Tim Miller 
November 23, 2019
Sydney Bourquin and Abby Jones both scored 13 points on Friday as Jonathan Alder’s girls hoopsters tipped off the 2019-20 season with a 45-41 victory at Dublin Jerome. The Celtics held a 16-13 edge at...
Jonathan Alder’s Izzard turns into one of top prep receivers
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By Tim Miller 
November 22, 2019
Jonathan Alder receiver Jackson Izzard (5) eludes a tackle during last week’s game against Jackson. Izzard has caught 55 passes for 14 touchdowns this season. (Photo submitted) Like many high school f...
Girls hoopsters will tip off season tonight
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By Tim Miller 
November 22, 2019
Marysville’s Sydney Lee (20) goes up for a basket during a game from the 2018-19 season. The Lady Monarchs will open the 2019-20 campaign tonight at Hilliard Bradley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Mil...
JA kicker has been valuable weapon
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By Tim Miller 
November 21, 2019
Jonathan Alder kicker Dylan Moore connects on an extra point against Jackson High School. Moore has made all of his 65 extra point and four field goal attempts this season. (Photo submitted) Jonathan ...
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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...
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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...
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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...