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Pictured above is JJ Riggsby. Marysville’s boys soccer team turned in a 6-0 victory over Bellefontaine on Saturday. JJ Riggsby put five goals into the net, while Nick McIntosh added one. The Monarchs ...

The Marysville High School cross-country teams spent the summer months laying the foundation for what is hoped a successful 2019 season. Collectively, the team logged thousands of miles to prepare for...

Marysville’s girls cross-country team placed second during the Pickerington North Classic. Members of the squad are from left, front row, Haley Cook and Leanne Eichorn; back row, Ellie Nichols, Katie ...

Marysville High School varsity volleyball coach Bethany Bentz has a handful of returning letter winners this fall. Those veterans include senior setter Miali Bard, juniors Alyssa Codner (outside hitte...

There has been a pattern of gradual improvement over the past few seasons for the Marysville High School football team. Since the 2015 campaign, the Monarchs have improved their win total by one game ...

Marysville’s girls tennis squad upped its overall record to 5-2 and its Ohio Capital Conference mark at 1-0 on Thursday. The Lady Monarchs did so by blanking Westland, 5-0. Singles -Caroline Geraghty ...

The Fairbanks Panther boys varsity golfers battled through rainy conditions to defeat Hilliard Darby, 164-169, at Darby Creek. Alex Crowe turned in a 37 for the nine-hole event that was played on Thur...

The Lady Cats of North Union topped Kenton in a 3-0 sweep during volleyball action on Thursday. The Lady Cats went on the road for their third contest of the season and took the trio of sets by scores...

Fairbanks’ Emma Cook (13) battles a Madison Plains opponent for possession of the ball on Thursday. The Lady Panthers rolled to a 14-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) ---- Jenna Rioch (...

Marysville’s girls varsity tennis squad upped its record to 4-2 with Wednesday’s 3-2 triumph over Thomas Worthington. Both MHS doubles teams won. Ellie Williams and Maddie Blaisdell captured the first...

The boys golf teams from Fairbanks and Triad won matches on Wednesday. The Panthers claimed victory during a triangular match. Fairbanks shot a 159, while Madison Plains carded a 164 and Mechanicsburg...

Fairbanks receiver Braylon Green (right) avoids a tackle during a recent practice session. The Panthers will close out the preseason by playing at Jonathan Alder on Friday during the preview scrimmage...

North Union’s Journey Blevins leaps for a hit during a volleyball match against Ridgemont on Tuesday. Blevins tallied 14 kills during the Cats’ 3-0 sweep over the Lady Gophers. (Journal-Tribune photo ...

The Lady Monarch varsity soccer squad accomplished something for the first time in five years on Tuesday. Marysville defeated Olentangy, 1-0, for its first triumph over the Braves since 2014. Caitlin ...

Jonathan Alder’s boys and girls cross-country squads made it a clean sweep by winning the Benjamin Logan Early Bird Invitational on Tuesday. The Alder boys captured top honors in their race with 15 po...

Jonathan Alder tailback Garrett Proximire (22) is brought down by a Bellefontaine defender in this file photo. The Pioneers will conclude their 2019 preseason by hosting Faibanks for the annual previe...

While today is the first official day of school at Jonathan Alder, nearly all of the Pioneer sports teams are already into their season. The Alder football squad, the only team not already in action, ...

Marysville’s seventh and eighth-grade volleyball teams defeated Dublin Sells on Monday. The seventh grade won 25-6, 25-4. Danika Doren and Paityn Hoskins were the top servers. Doren tallied four digs ...

Fairbanks’ girls varsity golf team beat Greenon, 180-200, on Monday. Mary Weisburn and Veroniqe Grand of FHS tied for medalist honors with matching scores of 43. They were followed by Gabby Vamos-45, ...

Fairbanks’ Taylar Sphapmixay (11) sets the ball for Emma Griffey Monday evening against Buckeye Valley. The Lady Panthers won the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) ---- The Fa...

Marysville’s varsity boys golf team defeated Dublin Scioto, 174-192, during a recent match. Caden Fulkerson and Gavin Cossette each carded a 42 to lead the Monarchs. Justin DeHoff shot a 44, followed ...

A new addition to the Fairbanks High School football program has a very familiar face as the Panthers prepare for the 2019 season. Former head coach Dave Gebhart has returned to the program for his th...

Marysville’s Sarah Peterson (8) sets the ball for Larissa Smith (11) during Saturday’s Spike-Off tournament. MHS placed second in the tourney. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) ---- Marysville’s v...

Monarch running back Chase Kilgore (2) battles for yardage on Saturday. Marysville played its first scrimmage at Hilliard Bradley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) ---- Although no score is kept,...

The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks traveled to Columbus Academy for their soccer season opener which was called “Friday Night Futbol.” The Lady Panthers beat the Vikings, 1-0. The lone goal was tallied wi...

Retired Jonathan Alder High School head football coaches Steve Coate, left, and Barry Blackstone are pictured on the new turf at Volunteer Field. Coate and Blackstone led the Pioneers to numerous stat...

Marysville’s varsity girls tennis squad evened its dual match record at 2-2 on Thursday. The Lady Monarchs blanked Franklin Heights, 5-0. Singles -Emma Pzedpelski (M) downed L. Soy 6-0, 6-0; -Hanna Ho...

The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks got the upper hand on the Lady Cats, beating North Union, 198-220, at Marysville Golf Club on Thursday. Mary Weisburn of Fairbanks led the charge with a nine-hole score ...

The new scoreboard at Jonathan Alder High School’s Volunteer Field was unveiled Thursday evening during a dedication ceremony. Each Alder fall sports team was introduced with pictures and sound from t...

These returning letter winners will lead the Marysville High School varsity volleyball team into Saturday’s Spike-off tournament. They are from left, front row, Sarah Peterson, Alyssa Codner and Kaitl...