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Day steps down as Monarch AD
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By Tim Miller 
April 28, 2025
Marysville High School will soon be putting out the “Help Wanted” sign for a new athletic director. The Journal-Tribune learned Thursday evening that Joey Day is leaving the district after six years i...
Fairbanks, JA diamond teams win contests
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By Tim Miller 
April 26, 2025
Fairbanks’ softball team plated six runs in the bottom of the sixth to notch a 13-7 victory over London on Thursday. The Red Raiders took a 2-0 edge in the top of the second. FHS grabbed a 3-2 margin ...
Monarch, Jon Alder tennis squads triumph
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Marysville’s Zac Clodfelder returns the ball over the net. Clodfelder helped the Monarchs defeat Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 26, 2025
The boys tennis squads from Marysville and Jonathan Alder won matches on Thursday. The Monarchs shut out Hilliard Darby 5-0, while the Pioneers edged Bellefontaine 3-2. MHS-Darby Singles -Gianni Russo...
NU Wildcats capture Richwood Relays title
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North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar takes off after receiving the baton from Rylee Horne. The Wildcats defeated Buckeye Valley and Ridgemont during the recent Richwood Relays, a mixed track meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
April 26, 2025
North Union bested Buckeye Valley and Ridgemont in the Richwood Relays, which is a mixed track meet. In the relay events, two boys and two girls made up the foursome that competed. Earning first-place...
NU girls split games
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By Bob Putman 
April 26, 2025
North Union’s softball team split a pair of recent games. NU scored at least two runs in every inning in which it batted and defeated Graham 16-0 in Central Buckeye Conference action at Graham. The La...
Lady Pioneers down Chieftains; NU squad falls in extra innings
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Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Neumeier rips a base hit in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers defeated Bellefontaine on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 25, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s softball squad evened its overall record to 9-9 (6-3 in the Central Buckeye Conference) with a 7-4 victory over Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers held a 4-0 lead after three innings an...
Alder baseball squad scores run-rule win over Bellefontaine
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Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) connects on a pitch from Bellefontaine’s Brody Boy during a home conference game. The senior Pioneer accounted for one run scored, one hit and one RBI in the team’s win over the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 25, 2025
When opportunities arise, Jonathan Alder’s baseball team is trained to make the most of them. That is exactly what took place Wednesday evening following a 12-0 run rule win over visiting Bellefontain...
Lady Monarchs inch closer to OCC Cardinal Division softball crown
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MHS shortstop Sienna Hutchins can’t get a tag down on a Thomas Worthington base runner sliding into second. The Lady Monarchs topped the Cardinals 13-0 to remain on top of the OCC Cardinal Division standings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 25, 2025
Marysville’s varsity softball squad has had a stranglehold on the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division championship for the past six seasons. The Lady Monarchs inched their way closer to a sevent...
Fairbanks diamond teams split games
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Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 24, 2025
Jenna Dee smacked a home run and drove in four runs as Fairbanks’ softball team toppled Northeastern 16-0. Dee, Anna Dulle and Macy Kise each finished the five-inning contest with three hits. Elizabet...
MHS LAX squad falls to Thomas Worthington
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Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) gets sandwiched in between two Thomas Worthington defenders during the first half of action. The Monarch attackman scored two goals in the team’s division loss to the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 24, 2025
Marysville’s boys lacrosse team suffered a 12-2 setback during a divisional matchup against Thomas Worthington. “We struggled on offense today, starting with the clear and turnovers,” said MHS head co...
Fairbanks senior Gearhart sets new girls track records
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Fairbanks’ Ally Gearheart (left) is pictured competing during a race. Gearheart set three new school track records within a recent four-day period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 24, 2025
Fairbanks High School senior Ally Gearheart has had record-setting track performances over the past few days. She broke three girls school records within a four-day time span. One of her new records w...
Local netters split matches
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By Tim Miller 
April 24, 2025
The boys tennis team from Jonathan Alder scored a 4-1 victory over Urbana. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Spriggs (U) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) topped Astacran (U) 6-1, 6-1; -Shadul Kadam (JA) ...
MHS girls place first, boys are runners-up during track meets
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Angel-Christina Moss of Marysville clears a hurdle during the 100 meter event. The Lady Monarch claimed first place in the race and helped lead the team to a triangular meet victory over Westland and Central Crossing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 24, 2025
Marysville’s girls and boys track and field squads opened the home portion of the 2025 season on Tuesday. The Monarchs hosted Central Crossing and Westland. The Lady Monarchs tallied 84 points to win ...
Lady Cat softball squad topples Jerome
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North Union’s Kale Keigley (17) slides into third base following a pass ball from Dublin Jerome’s catcher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
April 24, 2025
North Union was in attack mode right from the beginning of its non-league home softball game against Dublin Jerome on Tuesday. Led by a four-hit performance from junior Kennedy Harrah, the Lady Cats (...
Wildcats drop two more CBC baseball games
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 23, 2025
North Union’s baseball team fell short in two recent Central Buckeye Conference games. The Wildcats (1-12 overall and 0-8 in the Central Buckeye Conference) suffered losses to Urbana, 13-10, and Graha...
Error leads to winning run as Northeastern edges FHS
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Fairbanks’ catcher Mason Rausch (middle) tries to swipe at Northeastern’s Meric Gilbert (left) as he slides into the plate. FHS starting pitcher Carson Reames (27) stands for insurance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 23, 2025
Fairbanks’ baseball team was on the cusp of winning until a late-game error allowed Northeastern to gain the upper hand. The visiting Jets took advantage of the fielding miscue in the top of the seven...
Kise tosses no-hitter during Fairbanks softball victory
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Fairbanks’ Macy Kise prepares to throw to the plate in this file photo. Kise tossed a no-hitter during a victory over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 23, 2025
Fairbanks senior Macy Kise pitched a no-hitter during an 8-0 victory over Northeastern on Monday. Kise struck out 11 batters and issued a trio of walks. Jenna Dee finished with three hits for FHS. Ann...
Jon Alder netters top Tecumseh
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By Tim Miller 
April 23, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned in a 4-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Petrae (T) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) downed Augito (T) 6-3, 6-3; -Barnett (T) topped Shad...
MHS track athletes compete in meets
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By Tim Miller 
April 23, 2025
Marysville High School’s boys and girls track and field teams competed in three recent meets. The boys placed 15th during the 22-team Stingel Invitational at Pickerington North High School. The Lady M...
Lady Monarchs take possession of first place in OCC Cardinal by winning slugfest over Braves
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The umpire signals the forceout as MHS second baseman Jillian Rausch prepares to relay the ball to first. MHS’ defense was solid during the win over Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 23, 2025
The Lady Monarchs of Marysville plated 12 runs in the home half of the first inning against Olentangy Monday evening. Things, however, got a little tight and  MHS needed three runs in the home portion...
Wrestlers compete during state qualifier
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By Tim Miller 
April 22, 2025
A total of five Marysville wrestlers competed during the USA Wrestling state qualifier over the weekend. The event was held at Wittenberg University. Berkley Behrens (138 pounds) posted a 3-1 record a...
Monarchs grind out run-rule victory over Benjamin Logan Raiders
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Marysville’s Griffin Scheiderer beats the ball to second base and slides in safely with a steal during an 18-8 victory over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 22, 2025
Marysville High School head baseball coach Nick Blake gave every indication that he had never seen anything like a recent home victory over Benjamin Logan. “That’s the most ‘grind ‘em out’ run-rule ga...
Pioneer LAX team on streak
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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) and Troy Nicol (7) close in on John Glenn’s Joey Gormley (27) during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 22, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team is riding a three-game win streak after securing a trio of recent wins. JA totaled 47 goals while allowing 13 in matchups against Licking Valley, Hilliard Bradley a...
Lady Panthers battle for win over JA
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Fairbanks’ Claire Meihls (1) slides safely into home in front of Jonathan Alder catcher Maggie McCoy Saturday night. The Lady Panthers won, 12-9, during the contest that was played under the lights at Pastime Park in Plain City. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 22, 2025
The numbers were both impressive and maybe a bit discouraging when the softball teams from Fairbanks and Jonathan Alder played in Plain City Saturday evening. The neighboring squads combined for 34 hi...
MHS netters fall to Olentangy Berlin
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By Tim Miller 
April 21, 2025
Olentangy Berlin edged Marysville’s boys tennis team 3-2 during a recent match. The turning point of the competition came when Marysville’s second doubles team had to retire due to injury. The match w...
MHS softball team beats Pickerington Central
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By Tim Miller 
April 21, 2025
Marysville’s varsity softball squad topped Pickerington Central 14-7 on Friday. The Lady Monarchs plated 10 runs during the first and second innings. Brie Jennings and Josie Bumgarner both tallied thr...
Lady Monarchs score run-rule verdict over Dublin Jerome
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Marysville’s Lauren Mobley raps a base hit against Dublin Jerome. The Lady Monarchs clubbed the Celtics 16-0. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 21, 2025
A 10-run explosion during the visitors’ portion of the opening inning propelled Marysville’s softball squad to a run-rule triumph at Dublin Jerome. The 16-0 victory earned the Lady Monarchs their eigh...
Alder, NU teams place first, second at Virg Rankin Invitational
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North Union’s Ben Bonnell enters the final stretch of the boys 4x800 meter relay at the annual Virg Rankin Invitational at North Union High School. The Wildcats’ relay squad placed fourth with a time of 9:32.60. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
April 21, 2025
In what may have been a prelude into next month’s Central Buckeye Conference track championships, Jonathan Alder and North Union battled each other on Thursday during the North Union Virg Rankin Invit...
North Union teams fall
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By Bob Putman 
April 18, 2025
North Union lost a pair of games on Wednesday at Indian Lake. The Lady Cats collected 11 hits, but could not string enough of them together during a 6-3 loss to the Lakers. A two-run fourth inning by ...
Monarchs turn in victory over Thomas Worthington
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Marysville’s Gavin Betts (left) collides with an opposing runner during the top of the sixth. Marysville’s defensive unit suffered one error during the team’s win over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 18, 2025
Just when Marysville’s baseball team thought the win was sealed, Thomas Worthington had something else to say. “I felt the boys came out a little soft at first, but we dialed it in and got the bats go...