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Monarch netters sweep F. Heights
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 4, 2018
The Lady Monarch varsity tennis team concluded its regular season on Wednesday with a 5-0 victory over Franklin Heights. The varsity finished the campaign with a 6-13 record. The MHS jayvees won, 5-0,...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 4, 2018
There was just a little bit of movement in the Pigskin Pickers after the weekend’s games. Publisher Kevin Behrens, sports editor Tim Miller and Chad Williamson posted the best records of the week as t...
Play-off hopeful Panthers will host Homecoming
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By Tim Miller 
October 4, 2018
Panther receiver Tyler Beem (8) picks up yardage after a catch while trying to avoid a tackle. Fairbanks will host Northeastern for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– The...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 3, 2018
Marysville’s boys soccer seniors who were honored on Tuesday are from left, front row, Sam Balderson, Gavin Stromp, Drew Levy, Casey Kirsch, Max Brennan and Luke Kudart; back row, Joel Sheeley, Cole B...
Monarch, JA volleyball squads capture matches
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By Tim Miller 
October 3, 2018
Marysville’s Carissa Baker goes up for a block against Central Crossing on Tuesday. The Lady Monarchs won the Ohio Capital Conference Central Division match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sa...
Each local prep grid squad makes top 12 computer list
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By Nancy Clark 
October 3, 2018
For the first time in recent memory, all five high school football teams in the Union County area are listed among the top 12 teams in their region. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released ...
Wildcats capture NU CC Invitational title
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By Sam Dillon 
October 1, 2018
Members of the North Union boy’s cross-country team pose with their trophy after taking first place at their home meet on Saturday. The Wildcats has won four of their last five meets. (Photo submitted...
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By Tim Miller 
October 1, 2018
Marysville’s Chase Kilgore (34) picks up yardage as Dublin Coffman’s Dustin Drye (14) and Ryan Hamilton (44) converge Saturday afternoon. The Monarchs nearly upset the state-ranked and unbeaten Shamro...
Offense hard to find for NU during loss to Pleasant
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By Sam Dillon 
October 1, 2018
Harley Day (86) runs with the ball after making a catch on a pass thrown by Anthony Padovano to score a touchdown. Day scored the only offensive touchdown of the night for the Wildcats during their lo...
Defense comes up big during Fairbanks, Triad victories
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By Tim Miller 
October 1, 2018
Triad quarterback Jordan Simonelli looks downfield for a receiver. The Cardinals beat Northeastern, 18-13. (Photo submitted) –––– The Fairbanks defense rose to the occasion and held West Jefferson to ...
JA blasts Falcons during Homecoming
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By Tim Miller 
October 1, 2018
Jonathan Alder’s Crew Wheeler picks up yardage after a pass reception against Graham on Friday. The Pioneers rolled to a 52-19 victory on Homecoming night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –...
Doubles triumph wins match for MHS
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 28, 2018
The first doubles team of Lauren Markert and Grace Larriuz came through with a victory during the final match on Thursday as Marysville’s girls tennis team defeated Big Walnut, 3-2. The triumph upped ...
Jon Alder Pioneers to host Graham for Homecoming
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By Tim Miller 
September 28, 2018
Jonathan Alder’s Garret Proxmire picks up yardage in this file photo. Alder will host Graham for Homecoming tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– The pageantry of Homecoming will take pl...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 28, 2018
Caitlyn Cotner battles for the ball with Hilliard Bradley player during a soccer game Thursday night. Cotner scored the lone goal to help the Lady Monarchs win 1-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillo...
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By Sam Dillon 
September 28, 2018
The Cardinals of Triad have had ups and downs, not only over the past two seasons, but this season as well. They have suffered injuries in key positions, but have weathered the storm and turned their ...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 27, 2018
The Pigskin Pickers have fallen into a couple of ties after last week’s slate of games. Sports writer Sam Dillon posted a 13-2 record for the week and is now 40-11 for the season. He is now tied with ...
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By Tim Miller 
September 27, 2018
Marysville’s Brody Lewis (26) prepares to pounce on a loose football, along with a Big Walnut opponent. The Monarchs will host Dublin Coffman on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) ––––...
Wildcats have big task ahead of them against Pleasant
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By Sam Dillon 
September 27, 2018
Trevor Moran of North Union attempts to run through an Ontario tackler during last week’s game. Moran has been a huge part of the Wildcats’ ground attack and leads the MOAC in rushing yards. (Photo su...
Fairbanks boys soccer squad rallies for victory
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 26, 2018
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team rallied from a 2-0 deficit at halftime to defeat Tree of Life, 3-2, on Tuesday. Mason Smith tallied a pair of goals, while Dylan Tobe added another for FHS. James Yoder ass...
North Union, MHS, Triad ranked in computer poll
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By Tim Miller 
September 26, 2018
If the 2018 high school football playoffs began this weekend, three local teams would be seeing action in the post-season. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its second weekly computer...
NU teams take first, second during Triad CC Invitational
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By Sam Dillon 
September 26, 2018
Lexi Murray of Fairbanks leads a pack of North Union runners Ashley Hayward, Madelyne Liebler and Kaylee Smith around a corner during the girls race of the Triad Invitational. The Lady Cats finished s...
Panther boys capture D-III sectional golf championship
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 26, 2018
Alex Crowe of Fairbanks drives the ball during the Division III sectional golf tournament on Tuesday at Darby Creek. The Panthers won the team title. (Photo submitted) –––– The 2018 golf season has be...
Greenon is latest OHC volleyball victim for FHS
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By Tim Miller 
September 26, 2018
Fairbanks’ Grace Tomblin passes the ball to a setter during Tuesday evening’s volleyball match against Greenon. Kaidie Carstensen (3) is pictured in the background for FHS. The Lady Panthers won the m...
Golf season ends for FHS girls
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 25, 2018
The 2018 golf season came to an end on Monday for the Fairbanks High School girls. The Lady Panthers finished fourth in the Division II sectional tournament that was held at Blacklick. The top three t...
Bunsold spikers sweep Dempsey
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 25, 2018
The Bunsold Middle School volleyball teams defeated Delaware Dempsey on Monday. The seventh-grade scored a 25-23, 25-21 verdict. Elley Channel tallied seven ace serves, while Ella Martter and Lauren E...