Sports

MHS gymnastics coach honored by OHSAA
Sports
By Tim Miller 
June 6, 2019
Amber Calvert began the present-day version of the Marysville High School gymnastics program several years ago. Along the way, the Lady Monarchs have performed well against Ohio Capital Conference opp...
Lady Monarchs honored
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 5, 2019
These members of the Marysville High School softball program earned special awards for the 2019 season. They are from left, front row, Emily Daniel, first-team Ohio Capital Conference and OCC player o...
Disc golf tips provided
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 5, 2019
Brad Schick, a disc golf pro from Westerville, donated his time to come to Marysville on Tuesday. Schick has been playing the sport since 1991. He went to the Mill Valley Disc Golf Course to meet with...
Timeout with Tim: Plain City is now this area’s “Titletown”
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
June 5, 2019
–––– When the Green Bay Packers won five NFL titles and two Super Bowls during the 1960s under the leadership of the late great quarterback Bart Starr, the entire community was dubbed “Titletown USA.”...
Hoop camp begins at MHS
Sports
By Tim Miller 
June 4, 2019
Aaron Boyland, left, shoots the ball during Monday’s opening day of the annual Marysville Basketball in the Pit camp. More than 100 youngsters are participating in the camp this week at Marysville Hig...
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 4, 2019
Jason Dufner follows through on his swing during a round at the Memorial Tournament. Dufner has qualified for the U.S. Open. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Jr. golf program will soon open 2019 season
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By Tim Miller 
June 4, 2019
The Union County Junior Golf Academy-Tour will soon begin its 17th season. The 2019 campaign will kick off this Saturday with an Academy-Tour clinic at Darby Creek Golf Club. The clinic is slated for ...
Up close at the Memorial
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 4, 2019
Marysville resident Troy Nicol, left (yellow shirt), watches Martin Kaymer tee off on No. 1 during the final round of the 2019 Memorial Tournament. Nicol has served as a marshal for the Memorial Tourn...
Sports
By Tim Miller 
June 3, 2019
Helena Hall of Jonathan Alder lands in the long jump pit at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Saturday morning. Hall placed 11th in the Division II event at the state track and ...
Woods at Memorial
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 3, 2019
Tiger Woods digs up a divot on No. 18 at the Muirfield Village Golf Club. Woods tied for ninth at the 2019 Memorial Tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Photo highlights from Lady Pioneers’ state championship
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 3, 2019
Jonathan Alder’s Lindsey Potter prepares to swing at the ball Saturday during the Division II state championship game against Hebron Lakewood. Potter went three-for-four during JA’s 4-2 victory. (Jour...
Jon Alder Lady Pioneers capture D-II state crown
Sports
By Sam Dillon 
June 3, 2019
Jonathan Alder catcher Caitlin Craig races down the line toward first base against Hebron Lakewood on Saturday. Craig had one hit during JA’s 4-2 victory in the Division II state championship game at ...
Plain City welcomes home its champs
News, Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 3, 2019
Residents of Plain City and the Jonathan Alder School District lined Main Street in the village Saturday for a procession to welcome home the state champion Lady Pioneer softball team. Earlier in the ...
Sports Calendar
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 3, 2019
Today Jonathan Alder softball vs. Hebron Lakewood, Division II state championship game, Akron Firestone Stadium, 1 p.m. State track meet concludes at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial S...
Sports
By Tim Miller 
June 3, 2019
Kaleb Bosworth, left, of Fairbanks, passes the baton to Will Cochrane during Friday’s Division III semifinals of the boys’ 4 x 200 relay. The Panthers advanced to today’s finals. (Journal-Tribune phot...
Ranker in 300 finals
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By Sam Dillon 
June 3, 2019
Marysville’s Jacob Ranker goes over a hurdle during the Division I state semifinals in the 110-meter event. He did not qualify for today’s finals in the event, but did advance to today in the 300 hurd...
Sports
By Tim Miller 
June 3, 2019
Jonathan Alder’s Daniel Heinig throws the shot put Friday morning during the Division II meet at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Heinig, who went into the meet with the 12th ...
Another unbeaten foe falls to Lady Pioneers
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 31, 2019
JA catcher Caitlin Craig rips the ball against Poland Seminary. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– It’s getting so that unbeaten softball teams don’t want to see the Lady Pioneers of Jonathan ...
Photo highlights from Alder’s semifinal win
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 31, 2019
Jillian Jaske of Jonathan Alder watches the flight of the ball after she crushes a two-run homer against Poland Seminary on Thursday. Jaske helped the Lady Pioneers to a 6-3 victory during the Divisio...
JA will play for title
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 31, 2019
Members of Jonathan Alder’s softball team celebrate after beating Poland Seminary, 6-3, on Thursday during the Division II state semifinals in Akron. Details about the game may be found on pages 1-2B....
Sports Calendar
Sports
By Michael Williamson 
May 30, 2019
Thursday Jonathan Alder softball at Akron Firestone Stadium, 3 p.m., vs. Poland Seminary (Division II state semifinals) Friday State track meet prelims begins at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owen...
Sports
By Michael Williamson 
May 30, 2019
Tiger Woods hits the ball out of a sand trap at the Muirfield Village Golf Club earlier this week. Woods opened the first round of the 2019 Memorial Tournament today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin B...
Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 30, 2019
Jonathan Alder pitcher Marlee Jacobs, the Thornville Sheridan catcher and fans watch the flight of Jacobs’ late-game double. The Lady Pioneers beat the Generals and advanced to today’s Division II sta...
Sports
By Tim Miller 
May 30, 2019
Fairbanks’ Trey Good (left) is shown during a 4 x 200 relay race. The Panthers will compete in the Division III state prelims on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) –––– A number of area hig...