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Veterans will lead JA spikers
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Members of Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball team are from left, front row, Raegan Tremayne, Addison Garman, Tori Yoder, Ali Hayes, Lily Boeckl and Erica Brown; second row, Charlotte Kuhns, Alana Troyer, Anna Hayes, Kacey Anderson and Kylie Trout; third row, Peyton Hanna, Audrey Lange and Cailyn Glick. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2025
A solid group of lettermen returns for Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team for the 2025 season. The Lady Pioneers are led by senior Ali Hayes, who has earned All-Ohio and All-Central Buckeye Conference h...
North Union golfers previewed
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Members of North Union’s boys golf team are from left, front row, Austin McMahon, Reese Spriggs, Braylen Riffle, Hudsyn Wilson and Will Jones; middle row, Alex Jolliff, Wyatt Stacklin, Jenson Stover and Keegan Donohue; back row, assistant coach Garret Andrews, Josiah Stover, Ethan Monroe, Jaxon Jolliff and head coach Aric Brown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
August 27, 2025
Boys The NU boys golf team has gotten off to a good start this season, winning four of five dual matches and finishing second in the Bellefontaine Invitational. Head coach Aric Brown welcomed four let...
North Union volleyball roster filled with proven talent
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North Union’s volleyball letter winners are from left, front row, Kennedy Harrah, Lexi Willis and Emma McElroy; back row, Avery Poling, Katelyn Zimmerman and Glory Blevins. The varsity team picture was not available at presstime. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
August 27, 2025
A pretty seasoned group of athletes has taken to the court for the North Union volleyball team. The Lady Cats finished with a 15-10 record in 2024 and reached the Division V Central District final. He...
Wildcat cross country teams will be limited by smaller rosters
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Athletes in North Union’s cross country program are from left, front row, Colton Smith, Wyatt Roby, Mack Marlette and Drew Chadwell; middle row, Kailin McElroy, Jack Hoover, Ben Bonnell, Josie Held and Allana Smith; back row, assistant coach Emma Hayward, assistant coach Josie Cunningham, Felix Plouck, Max Leavitt, Philip Ardrey and head coach Penny Cunningham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
August 27, 2025
Low numbers in both the boys and girls cross country teams will limit what North Union can do as a program. But those who are competing have the experience as they look to compete during the season. T...
NU girls soccer culture appears to be on uptick
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Members of North Union’s girls soccer team are from left, front row, Emma Justice, Jessanie Pfister, Kinley Balzer, Paisley Jordan, Kylee Balzer and Addy Lowe; middle row, Lyra Wigglesworth, Meah Bango, Hallie Young, Kailyn Colegrove, Olivia Ehrick, Kendall Wamsley and Rylee Horne; back row, head coach Bill Leroy, Katie Converse, Kale Keigley, Sam Price, Peyton Engle and assistant coach Sarah Hoffer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
August 27, 2025
The North Union girls soccer team may have a different look in 2025 than it did in 2024. The difference may very well be the culture of the team. There were some key players who graduated, including L...
MHS spikers eye improvement
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Members of the MHS varsity volleyball team are from left, front row, Jillian Sandy, Aaliyah West, Kenleigh Russell and Morgan Wilder; middle row, Annabelle Clair, Regan Forkin, Ava Landry, Kylie Jude and Lidia Zemskov; back row, Makayla Reece, Kara Moeller, Mya Schroeder and Fran Ortiz-Torres. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2025
Marysville’s varsity volleyball team is under the direction of a new coach. Rebecca Boggs, who formerly played collegiate volleyball at The Ohio State University, has taken over the helm of the Lady M...
Veterans, newcomers highlight tennis roster
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Members of Marysville’s girls tennis program are from left, front row, Iris Baker, Abby Oboczky, Sami Haigh, Grace Buchanan, Zoey Griffin and Ady Bradford; second row, Saee Karpe, Carlee Althauser, Elizabeth Vasquez, Elara Baumbarger, Mae Archy, Sophia Hacker and Sophia Reams; top row, assistant coach Mitch Augenstein, Natalie Fair, Ada Burhanna, Lauren Hensinger, Ava Prescenzi, Lexi Renner, Nyla Baumbarger and head coach Bill Romine. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2025
A mix of returning lettermen and newcomers have taken the court this season for the Marysville High School girls tennis team. The veterans include Natalie Fair (first singles), Nyla Baumbarger (second...
MHS golf teams previewed
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Members of Marysville High School’s girls golf team are from left, front row, Ella Shaw, McKinley Samaniego and Addy Ross; middle row, Juliette Rister, Jorja Ary, Savannah Huntington and Vivian Moser; back row, head coach Juliet Litzel, Tori Cline and Kaitlyn Stover. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2025
Marysville’s girls golf team has already had a few tournaments to begin the 2025 season. The Lady Monarchs, under veteran head coach Juliet Litzel, are led by senior Jorja Ary. She is a two-year lette...
Talented athletes return for Marysville cross country
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Marysville’s boys cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Bode Cline, Colton Sullivan, Garrett Little, Ethan DeArmond, Brayden Hoyer, Eli Ferrell and Luke Stover; second row, Noah Schweinfurth, Maison Ray, Clayton McDonald, Bryan Ferrell, Cade Miller, Eric Sterin, Nash Piper and Austin Call; third row, Hunter Sullivan, Dillon Kis, Mason Bailey, Brayden Rigel, Aidan Clark, Jacob Schlemmer and Trey Greenbaum; fourth row, coach Heather Plumbus, head coach Luke Sundermeier, Mack Weithman, Adam DeSutter, Paxton Herring, Dylan Pack, Luke Niekamp and coach Luci Howard. Not pictured, Angelo Broussard and Grayson Pierce. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2025
A group of talented athletes has returned for the Marysville High School cross country program. Veterans on the boys roster include Adam DeSutter, Bryan Ferrell, Paxton Herring, Trey Greenbaum, Dillon...
MHS soccer programs have different takes on season
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Members of Marysville’s varsity boys soccer team are from left, front row, Brandon Jeronimo, Jesiah Short, Nathan Stonerock, Peyton Knaul, Daniel Salcedo and Gerald Amaglo; middle row, Luis Zapata, Mason Buckenburger, Diego Lopez, Landon Fritz, Masi Sardinha, Aiden Hamilton and Carter Stanford; back row, Ethan Honaker, Sam Krueger, Dylan Potridge, Caden June, Bryce Stillion and Christian Locsi. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 27, 2025
Marysville’s soccer scene is a tale of two takes. The Lady Monarchs hope to claim more wins than they produced last fall. For the boys, returners from last season’s Central District finalist squad see...
Veterans lead Fairbanks girls, boys cross country teams
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The Lady Panther cross country squad is pictured from left, front row, Elizabeth Phillippo, Allie Criner, Prarie Bailey, Audrey Lahmers, Mollie Thrush, Hannah Niehaus and Audrey Clark; second row, Corrina Seaborn, Mara Vicari, Hadley Premuda, Ava Lahmers, Sadie Miller, Claire Berry and Megan Bowsher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2025
Fairbanks’ girls cross country team will boast a lineup full of returning letter winners. All of the girls are back from a squad that placed eighth during the 2024 regional meet. FHS missed a berth in...
FHS spikers look to win another OHC title
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Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team is pictured from left, front row, Sydney Nicol, Lailynn Burns, Sophie Bostwick, Stephenie Headings, Lexie Grant, Adalyn Castle and Sara Lynch; back row, head coach Allison Gorton, Avery Gallmeyer, Gracie Boyer, Liviann Maine, Maddi Sines, Hannah Boehm and assisant coach Deb Boyd. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2025
The varsity volleyball team from Fairbanks High School will look to make it four consecutive seasons of capturing the title in the North Division of the Ohio Heritage Conference. Head coach Allison Go...
Fairbanks boys, girls golf teams off to strong starts
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Fairbanks’ varsity girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Nyla Greenbaum, Lilly Kelley, Lillian Peck, Christy Headings, Grace Parren and Savannah Blust; back row, head coach Kaylee Mitton, Camdyn Bartow, Sarah Beckhoff, Hailey Cramer, Adelyn Wisecup, Rylee Hotchkiss, Holiday Wrightand assistant coach Kevin Morris. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 26, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys golf team captured its first three matches of the 2025 season. The Panthers defeated Northeastern, Triad and West Jefferson in early competition. Sam Snyder was the “go-to” Panther lin...
Panther soccer squads want to uphold standards set during 2024 campaign
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Members of Fairbanks’ girls varsity soccer team are from left, front row, Mariel Arend, Alena Jiminez, Lilly Davisson, Avery Thorley, Mia Pagan and Elli Shaffer; middle row, Logan Fillman, Audrey Lahmers, Hailey Hall, Reagan Fillman, Mollie Thrush and Rylynn Price; back row, head coach Sam Warye, Alexis Wojcehowicz, Avery Arnold, Sydney Cutler, Alyssa Tobe, Emily Vance, Mariel Arendand assistant coaches Pryce Neeld and Tifanie Allison. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 26, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys and girls soccer programs want to uphold and uplift the standards earned from last season. While the boys squad is seemingly reloading despite losing a valuable senior class, the girls...
Alder spikers turn in victories over Beavercreek, Highland
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Anna Hayes (19) of Jonathan Alder prepares to set the ball for teammate Lily Boeckle (15). The Lady Pioneers downed Highland over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball team notched a four-set victory over Beavercreek. The scores were 25-15, 25-11, 22-25, 25-17. Ali Hayes pounded 22 kills for the Lady Pioneers. Hayes contributed 19...
MHS netters blank Lancaster
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Natalie Fair of Marysville returns the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs turned in a 5-0 victory over Lancaster on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2025
Marysville’s girls tennis squad turned in a 5-0 verdict over Lancaster on Saturday. Singles -Natalie Fair (M) defeated Conklin (L) 6-1, 6-1; -Nyla Baumbarger (M) downed Worthington (L) 6-2, 6-0; -Mae ...
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By Tim Miller 
August 25, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys golf team added three more wins to its ledger last week. The Panthers shot a 159 against Southeastern, which did not have enough players for a team score. Sam Snyder led FHS with a 40,...
North Union sets goal mark in soccer triumph
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By Bob Putman 
August 25, 2025
North Union notched a school record for goals scored in a girls soccer game as the Lady Cats defeated Pleasant 19-1 on Saturday at NU. Kale Keigley had five goals for North Union (3-0-1), tying a scho...
Cardinals drop initial contest to Mount Gilead
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Triad’s Landon Tomlin (black) drags Mount Gilead’s Kaden St. Clair (53) during a sweep running play in the first quarter of action last Friday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 23, 2025
Triad’s football team suffered a home-opening loss to Mount Gilead by a 31-6 count on Friday to kick off the 2025 season. The game was a rematch of last season when the Cardinals went on the road. Tha...
JA Pioneers club West Liberty-Salem to kick off 2025 grid campaign
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Jonathan Alder quarterback Brock Hughes (right) drops back to pass against West Liberty-Salem. The Pioneers began the season with a 33-7 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
By Eva Paspalis Case 
August 23, 2025
It was a new season, but Jonathan Alder’s football squad made a big statement. The Pioneers started the year on the road at West Liberty-Salem on Friday, but even the unfriendly turf didn’t phase them...
North Union Wildcats fall short at Marion Pleasant
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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar fakes a handoff to Griffin Osborne during Friday’s non-league football game at Pleasant. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
August 23, 2025
North Union’s first game of the 2025 football season was not completely decided until the final minutes. The Wildcats had their chances, but in the end it was not to be as they lost 16-13 on Friday at...
Monarchs open gridiron season with 42-0 loss to Olentangy Orange
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Marysville’s Brady Carper (11) punches out the football from an Olentangy Orange receiver Friday evening. Zach Bisang moves in for the hit on the Pioneer player. The Monarchs dropped a 42-0 verdict to Orange. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2025
The inflatable helmet that Marysville’s football team runs through to take the field at the start of every home game wasn’t the only thing that fizzled Friday evening. The big helmet deflated and wasn...
Panthers open grid season with loss to Colonel Crawford
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Fairbanks’ Reid Phelps (left) and Collin Bailey (right) try to ground Colonel Crawford’s Dominic Dean (middle) after the Eagle catches a pass for positive yardage during the first quarter of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 22, 2025
Fairbanks’ football team struggled in its season opener by dropping a 42-7 verdict to Colonel Crawford. The game was played Thursday evening at Ohio Wesleyan University. The shortcomings started early...
Match goes five sets before North Union spikers top Highland
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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (10) turns for a dig during a home match against Fairbanks earlier this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
August 22, 2025
It was a night of a lot of extra sessions as North Union hosted Highland in non-league volleyball contest. The junior varsity match was extended to three sets, with the Lady Cats winning 23-25, 25-20,...
Plays in national event
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Fairbanks High School sophomore Sam Snyder recently tied for 13th place during the Optimist Junior Golf national tournament at Trump International Golf Course in Doral, Fla. Snyder qualified for the national event after playing in regional competition in Youngstown earlier in the summer. Snyder is the son of Ed and Jody Snyder and grandson of Don and Pam Snyder. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2025
Marysville spikers sweep Lady Pioneers
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Marysville’s Aaliyah West (5) prepares to send the ball over Jonathan Alder’s Lily Boeckl (15) and Audrey Lange. The Lady Monarchs swept the Pioneers during the non-conference match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2025
Marysville’s varsity volleyball team passed an early-season test with flying colors earlier this week. The Lady Monarchs upped their overall record to 2-1 by sweeping Jonathan Alder on the Pioneers’ h...
Soccer teams have mixed match results
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By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team scored a 2-1 verdict over Yellow Springs. Will Hamill and Al Hassan Kpana both tallied goals for the Pioneers (1-0). Zander Bauerle recorded six saves in the net for ...
FHS runners place well during Early Bird meet
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By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2025
Fairbanks’ high school and middle school cross country teams competed in the Benjamin Logan Early Bird Invitational earlier this week. The high school girls placed second as a team. Their individual e...
Triad volleyball team splits early matches
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By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2025
Triad’s volleyball team rolled to a recent 3-1 victory over Ridgemont. The scores for the sets were 24-26, 25-14, 25-7, 25-20. Kimber Instine and Haley Sterling both tallied 12 kills. Jenna Jones fini...
Monarch netters score shutout over Buckeye Valley
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By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2025
Marysville scored a 5-0 verdict over Buckeye Valley during a girls varsity tennis match. Singles -Natalie Fair (M) downed Roberson (BV) 6-0, 6-0; -Nyla Baumbarger (M)  topped Givens (BV) 6-0, 6-0; -Ma...