All of the Pigskin Pickers had pretty good efforts during last week’s high school, college and professional football games. There was one Picker, though, who stood just a little above the rest. Report...

Fairbanks head football coach Patrick Cotter (right) and assistant coach Mark Sullivan signal in the defense last week against Greenview. The Panthers will travel to Madison Plains on Friday. (Journal...

Monarch southpaw quarterback Walker Heard (2) attempts a pass against Olentangy Liberty. Marysville will host Grove City on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– The Marysville Monar...

Carson Smith weaves his way through the Fairfield Christian defense during Week 3 of the season. Smith will be an important tool for the Wildcats as they take on the MOAC defending champs Clear Fork t...

The girls tennis teams from Jonathan Alder and Marysville had mixed results during Tuesday’s matches. The Lady Monarchs blanked London, 5-0, while Marysville dropped a 3-2 verdict to Delaware Hayes. A...

Members of the Lady Monarch golf team display their championship trophy from the Union-Madison county tournament. They are from left, Cassi Van Dyke, Olivia Virts, Madison Powers and Olivia Ishmael. (...

Jonathan Alder’s spikers rolled to a 25-16, 25-13, 25-21 triumph over Kenton Ridge on Tuesday. The Lady Pioneers are now 7-1 overall and ranked second in the state coaches poll for Division II. Cincin...

The sky will be raining mini footballs on Friday before the Marysville Monarch home football game against Grove City. The high school will host the first mini football drop to benefit The United Way o...

Fairbanks’ James Yoder (12) prepares to fire the ball against Springfield Catholic Central on Tuesday. Jeremy Ziegler (13) is also pictured for FHS, which won the match, 5-0. (Photo submitted) –––– Fa...

Fairbanks’ Piper Huston (5) and Kelsey Thorbahn go after the ball against Greeneview on Tuesday. The Lady Panthers won the OHC match in four sets. Additional photos may be found at marysvillejt.com. (...

The Fairbanks girls soccer team dropped a hard-fought battle against Grandview by a score of 2-1 on Monday. The match was tied 0-0 at halftime. The Lady Panthers trailed 2-0 late in the game before Sa...

The Bunsold Middle School volleyball squads defeated Hilliard Weaver on Monday. The seventh-grade scored a 25-2, 25-7 verdict. Ella Morris and Elley Channel led the team as each tallied seven ace serv...

Travis Brake, left, and Justin Brackenridge tied with Alex Crowe for medalist honors on Monday when Fairbanks’ boys golf team beat Triad. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) –––– Fairbanks’ boys var...

Marysville assistant freshman football coach Jim Hodakievic watches the varsity play against Jonathan Alder. Hodakievic, who has been with MHS since 2012, has a lengthy coaching career. (Journal-Tribu...

Haley Cook of Marysville maneuvers through the high water on Saturday at Watkins Memorial High School. Several local cross-country teams competed at the McGowan Invitational despite the rain and mud. ...

The returning letter winners for the Triad football team are from the left, front row, Greg Sizemore, Dylan Van Tassell, Ian Crabtree, Dylan Warner, Dylan Rice, Austin Bails, Cam Boes, JC Alexander, J...

Fairbanks quarterback Jacob Nicol goes back to pass against Greeneview on Friday. Nicol made his season debut after injuring his knee during the preseason. The Panthers lost, 27-14. (Journal-Tribune p...

Ryan Kern (44) of Marysville runs for a 53-yard touchdown against Olentangy Liberty on Friday. Also pictured is Jagger Snyder (88). Kern rushed for 111 yards during MHS’ 23-14 loss to the Patriots. (J...

Ethan Mouser (13) of North Union jukes around a Fairfield Christian defender as Chaz Reeder (52) prepares to provide a block during the rushing effort. Mouser tallied 25 yards and one touchdown on two...

Marysville’s varsity girls tennis team slipped to 3-6 on the season with a 4-1 loss at Hilliard Davidson on Thursday. The lone MHS victory came at first doubles. Caroline Geraghty and Ellie Williams b...

The varsity volleyball teams from Fairbanks and Jonathan Alder maintained perfect records in conference action on Thursday. The Lady Panthers of FHS moved to 6-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a...

Marysville’s varsity boys golf team competed in a Ryder Cup match play event against Delaware Hayes on Wednesday. The Monarchs lost, 0.5-2.5. The first three holes were played under a best-ball format...

Nick McIntosh (21) of Marysville battles for possession of the ball against DeSales on Thursday. (Photo submitted) –––– The Lady Monarch soccer squad improved to 3-2-1 with a 2-1 triumph at Westervill...

Jonathan Alder’s Brayden Blain (54) pursues Marysville quarterback Walker Heard on this play. The Pioneers will host Clear Fork for their home opener tonight. Go to marysvillejt.com for more photos. (...

In this file photo, Austin Bails (3) of Triad rushes the ball around the outside while Isaiah Bruce (21) watches against Ridgemont. The Cardinals will travel to Springfield Catholic Central to take on...

The Pigskin Pickers finished at the opposite end of the spectrum during a very difficult schedule of college football. Publisher Kevin Behrens, reporter Mac Cordell and sports writer Sam Cordell match...

Josh Day (40) of Fairbanks pursues an Indian Lake ball carrier, who is about to be brought down by Charlie Scheiderer (27). The Panthers will host Indian Lake on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim ...

North Union’s Colton Clark (54) brings down a Colonel Crawford ball carrier. The Wildcats will host Fairfield Christian Academy on Friday. (Photo submitted) –––– The Wildcats of North Union have big g...

Marysville head football coach Brent Johnson encourages his team during last week’s game at Delaware Hayes. The Monarchs will travel to Olentangy Liberty on Friday. For more photos, go to marysvillejt...

Marysville’s girls varsity tennis squad dropped a 5-0 verdict to Upper Arlington on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs fell to 3-5 on the season. Singles -Caroline Geraghty lost to E. Hazelbaker 0-6, 0-6; -El...