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Fairbanks’ Megan Olson, right, prepares to kick an extra point during a 2017 game. Olson is the first girl in Union County history to earn Central District football honors. She was named first team fo...

Jonathan Alder quarterback Preston Eisnaugle (10) follows Jamie Dye’s block against a Clinton-Massie defender on Friday. The Pioneers ended their season at 8-3. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) –...

Jonathan Alder’s Gavin Frick, right, is pictured finishing the 5K state meet for Division II Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers finished 12th in the 20-team race at National Trails Raceway in Hebron. (J...

Jacquelyn Witt, of Marysville, focuses on the last few feet between her and the finish line during the Division I race of the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Cross-Country Championship at ...

Drew Myers of Jonathan Alder falls into the end zone as two Clinton-Massie defenders attempt to keep him out during the Region 16 football quarterfinals at Clinton-Massie High School. The reception ma...

Several of these Fairbanks High School girls golfers earned special awards for the 2017 season. They are from left, Rachel Studenmund, second-team Ohio Heritage Conference and third-team Central Distr...

Jase Headings (pictured) be among the Jonathan Alder runners who will compete in the Division II state cross-country meets on Saturday. (Photos submitted) –––– The Jonathan Alder boys cross-country te...

Marysville High School sophomore Jacquelyn Witt gets in a workout earlier this week. Witt will compete in the girls Division I state cross-country meet at National Trails Raceway on Saturday. (Journal...

Triad cross-country runner Holly Cole, right, talks with coach Tom Borawski before last weekend’s Division III regional meet. Cole will compete in the state meet on Saturday. (Photo submitted) –––– Ho...

The Pigskin Pickers race is getting mighty interesting as we head into the final few weeks of the regular season. Reporter Mac Cordell, who posted a 9-3 record last week, barely maintains his overall ...

Jonathan Alder’s Dalton Potts catches a pass near the sideline against Bellefontaine. The Pioneers will travel to Clinton-Massie on Friday for the first round of the Division IV state playoffs. (Journ...

Fairbanks junior quarterback Jacob Nicol throws a pass against West Liberty-Salem. Nicol, who tossed 18 touchdown passes, helped the Panthers to a 5-5 record during the 2017 season. (Journal-Tribune p...

Marysville High School football seniors Stephen Shamhart, left, and Tommy Rush have been named to the Ohio Capital Conference Central Division first team. Rush was also named the division’s player of ...

Athletic officials at Bunsold Middle School are going to be a little busier this coming winter. That’s because the operation of the school’s “B” boys and girls basketball teams are falling back to the...

Marysville High School head football coach Brent Johnson talks to his team after a game from the 2017 season. The Monarchs finished the campaign with a 4-6 record. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Willi...

Marysville High School sophomore Jacquelyn Witt (center) is pictured with MHS cross country coaches Luke Sundermeier (left) and J.B. Ritchie. Witt has qualified for the Division I state meet. (Photo s...

Jonathan Alder’s Cameron Androw (7) tries to get the ball past a DeSales defender on Saturday. Also pictured for JA is Ethan Gordin (far left). The Pioneers fell in the Division II district championsh...

Jonathan Alder’s Bryan Blacka tumbles out of bounds after making a catch earlier this season against Marion Harding. The Pioneers will travel to Clinton-Massie on Friday for the opening round of the D...

This series of four consecutive photos shows Marysville’s Thomas Rush (27) as he fights his way to the goal line for a five-yard touchdown Friday night against Central Crossing. Rush finished the game...

Fairbanks quarterback Jacob Nicol hands the ball off to Chase Litzke as Braeden Fairchild (34) carries out a fake. The Panthers lost to Mechanicsburg, 30-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) ––––...

North Union’s Drake Price (34) picks up yardage against River Valley. Also pictured is NU quarterback Anthony Padovano (2). The Wildcats fell to the Vikings, 19-18. (Photo submitted) –––– The Wildcats...

Jonathan Alder’s defense stops a Graham ball carrier on this play. The Pioneers wrapped up the regular season with a 21-6 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell) –––– The Jonathan Alder Pionee...

These members of the Marysville High School girls golf program earned special awards for the 2017 season. They are from left, front row, Kelsey Dye (JV most spirit), Madi Wildermuth (JV MVP) and Maddi...

FHS’ Jenay Kocsis passes the ball during Thursday’s tournament loss to Johnstown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– One of the best Fairbanks High School volleyball seasons in recent memory c...

The Division II Navy football team went undefeated during the regular season and the playoffs of the Marysville Junior Football Association. Members of the team are from left, front row, Jaxon Wehr, L...

Jonathan Alder’s Bryan Blacka goes out of bounds on this play during a game against Marion Harding. The Pioneers will wrap up the regular season Friday by playing at St. Paris Graham. (Journal-Tribune...

Carson Smith (5) of North Union looks downfield to find a hole in the Buckeye Valley defense. The Cats will take on River Valley in Week 10 and try to end the season with a 5-5 record. (Photo submitte...

The Silver team finished as runner-up for the 2017 season in Division II of the Marysville Junior Football Association. Members of the squad are from left, front row, Justin Severance, Caden Potts, JP...

Matt Walters, left, of Marysville dekes around Westerville Central’s goalie during the Monarchs’ 4-1 win during the Central District semi-finals. Walters did all of the scoring for the Monarchs to adv...

Reporter Mac Cordell is cratering but still holds a slim, two-game lead over sports editor Tim Miller as the Pigskin Pickers go into the final week of the 2017 regular season. Publisher Kevin Behrens,...