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FHS softball squad; Jon Alder diamond teams win
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In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Elizabeth Gregory delivers a base hit. In the photo to the right, Macy Pruitt of Jonathan Alder prepares to pitch to the plate. The FHS and Alder softball squads won games on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 18, 2025
Fairbanks’ softball team made short work of Cedarville during a contest on Wednesday. The Lady Panthers ran their overall record to 11-1 and their Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 8-0 with an 18-0 vic...
Monarch, Pioneer tennis squads claim victories
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Gianni Russo of Marysville returns the ball over the net during a match against Pickerington North on Wednesday. The Monarchs claimed a 3-2 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 18, 2025
The boys tennis squad from Marysville High School turned in a 3-2 victory over Pickerington North on Wednesday. Marysville’s Gianni Russo earned a 6-1, 6-0 triumph at first singles over G. Eskander. B...
Lady Monarchs move into tie at top of OCC Cardinal Division
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Brooklyn Gamby of MHS follows through on her swing. Gamby homered during a victory at Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 18, 2025
The Lady Monarch softball team moved into a three-way tie for first place in the Ohio Capital Conference’s Cardinal Division. Marysville moved to 4-1 in the division (tied with Olentangy and Hilliard ...
Panthers edge Triad; Alder squads triumph
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Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) interacts with former Pioneer Chase Chopin during a regular season home game in 2024. Schrock helped the Pioneers to a victory over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
April 17, 2025
Fairbanks’ baseball team plated a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth to turn back Triad, 3-2, on Tuesday. FHS scored once in the bottom of the first, but the Cardinals took a 2-1 margin with a ru...
Monarch netters edge TW; JA drops match
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By Tim Miller 
April 17, 2025
The Monarch boys tennis squad turned in a 3-2 victory over Thomas Worthington on Tuesday. Both Marysville doubles teams earned victories. Brady Scott and Zach Nusbaum beat Sanford and Moran 6-0, 6-1. ...
Lady Panthers notch quick win over Triad in adverse weather
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The Triad and Fairbanks softball teams had runners beat tags during Tuesday’s 12-1 FHS victory. Triad’s Jessica Bernardi slides safety into home before FHS catcher Tiffini Harper can get an out. It was the Lady Cardinals’ lone score of the evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 17, 2025
The scoring gap was way too wide and a blustery day was way too cold for a softball contest between Fairbanks and Triad to go the distance. The game was FHS’ Strikeout Cancer contest. It was concluded...
Marysville baseball team avenges loss to Olentangy Braves with 2-0 victory
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Marysville’s Mason Springs (42) connects for a home run off a pitch from Olentangy’s Cameron Birch during the bottom of the first inning. The Monarch also took over mound duties, collecting eight strikeouts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 16, 2025
Redemption does not arrive often except in the regular season. Marysville’s (6-1) rematch against Olentangy (5-2) on the baseball diamond corrected the past mistakes. The Monarchs outlasted the visiti...
Lady Monarchs use power game to top Olentangy Berlin
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Sienna Hutchins watches the flight of the ball on her swing against Olentangy Berlin. Hutchins blasted a pair of home runs during an 9-2 victory for the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 16, 2025
The power game came in handy Monday evening when Marysville’s varsity softball squad won its third consecutive game. The Lady Monarchs blasted four home runs, including two from senior Sienna Hutchins...
Darby tops JA netters
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By Tim Miller 
April 16, 2025
Hilliard Darby’s boys tennis team scored a 4-1 verdict over Jonathan Alder. Singles -Ayanampudi (HD) downed Gideon Sullivan (JA) 6-4, 3-6, 10-8; -Bhatt (HD) turned back Max Metz (JA) 6-4, 6-1; -Hykes ...
Panther squads score victories over Cardinals
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By Tim Miller 
April 16, 2025
Fairbanks’ baseball squad upped its record to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the OHC with a 10-0 verdict over Triad (0-5, 0-4). The Panthers took a 1-0 lead in the visitors’ portion of the initial inning. The...
NU falls to Lakers
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By Bob Putman 
April 16, 2025
Over the past week the North Union softball team has been going through rough times. After losing their first game of the season, the Lady Cats went on a five-game winning streak. But following Monday...
North Union Lady Cats capture Triad track invitational championship
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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey leaps toward the long jump pit in this file photo. Lindsey won the event at the Triad Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
April 15, 2025
North Union edged West Liberty Salem to win the girls title on Friday at the Triad Invitational. The Lady Cats totaled 147 points for a five-point edge over the Lady Tigers. Gabby Lindsey led North Un...
Fairbanks High School student has built up name as champion in world of taekwondo
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These photos show Fairbanks High School junior Beckem Lamp (at the right in both photos) during various events in the sport of taekwondo. Lamp has won numerous state titles and a world championship. (Photos submitted)
By Tim Miller 
April 15, 2025
A local high school student has claimed multiple state championships and one national title in the sport of taekwondo. This summer, he will contend for additional multiple world championships. Fairban...
Former Lady Monarchs remember teammate
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Marysville High School’s softball program dedicated a victory bell in the memory of former player Kelly Holmes. Holmes, a 1993 graduate of MHS, died unexpectedly two years ago from a brain aneurysm. She was a four-year softball letter winner and earned league and Central District honors during her career. She was a member of the 1993 team that posted a 23-2 record and earned a berth in the state Final Four. Members of the 1993 team donated the victory bell that was dedicated on Saturday. Pictured from left are Holmes’ parents Tom and Shelley, teammates Amy Wolford Pack, Kerri Alexander Duncan, Mandy Snyder Foreman, long-time head coach Larry Fox and teammates Christy Miller Lee, Andrea Knisely Wolfe and Nikki Heminger Sniveley. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
April 15, 2025
Monarch girls LAX squad wins two matches
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Marysville’s Makenzie Paugh (left) tries to move past a CSG defender during a home game earlier this season. The sophomore Lady Monarch accounted for one goal against Newark and six against Findlay during recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 15, 2025
Marysville’s girls lacrosse team recorded a pair of recent victories. The Lady Monarchs improved to 4-3 overall following a 15-3 road win over Newark and a 14-4 home triumph against Findlay. MHS quell...
North Union baseball team falls to London
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Ashton Haubiel of North Union gets down in his defensive stance during a game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
April 14, 2025
In a back-and-forth Central Buckeye Conference baseball game, London outlasted North Union, earning a 12-7 victory Friday at North Union. Things were pretty quiet through the first innings as North Un...
MHS softball squad sweeps pair of games
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Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner prepares to release a pitch in this file photo. Bumgarner was the winning pitcher during a game against Mathews High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Marysville’s varsity softball team swept a doubleheader on Saturday. The Lady Monarchs opened with a 6-5 victory (extra innings) over Grove City and took the nightcap by a 4-2 verdict over Mathews. Th...
Triad Cardinals fall to Madison-Plains
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 14, 2025
Triad’s baseball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss to Madison-Plains last week, 11-0. The Cardinals fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Golden Eagles managed to sc...
Jonathan Alder girls diamond team topples Graham
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 14, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s softball squad snapped a four-game losing skid with a 14-4 victory over Graham. The Lady Pioneers improved to 3-6 overall in the regular season following the win. JA also claimed its ...
Monarch boys LAX squad wins
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Marysville’s Lincoln Engle (41) works his way to the crease while being guarded by Westerville Central’s Sullivan Fahey during the first half of action. The Monarch accounted for three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 14, 2025
Marysville’s boys lacrosse team is playing more in sync. That was apparent during the team’s 6-3 win over visiting Westerville Central Thursday night. “I am happy with the team and happy with where we...
Lady Panther softball squad adds another conference triumph
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By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Fairbanks’ softball squad remained unbeaten in Ohio Heritage Conference action. The Lady Panthers are 5-0 in the circuit and 8-1 overall after their 14-1 victory over Greeneview. The contest was short...
MHS baseball success continues with win over Bishop Hartley
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Marysville’s Rocco Marchetti dives safely back into first base. Marchetti drove in a run during the Monarchs’ 2-1 victory over Columbus Bishop Hartley (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Isaiah Brooks scattered a trio of hits and struck out seven as Marysville’s varsity baseball squad edged Columbus Bishop Hartley, 2-1, on Thursday. Brooks issued three walks and did not surrender an e...
JA, MHS netters have mixed results
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By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned back London 3-2. Match results were as follows: Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Thoman (L) 6-1, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) beat Davitt (L) 6-4, 6-1; -Capell (L...
Darby Creek ownership changes
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Pictured is the clubhouse at Darby Creek Golf Course. The Orchard Road facility has changed ownership. Pictured in the inset are new owners Jim and Fay Cox. (File photos)
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
For the first time in more than three decades, there is new ownership of Darby Creek Golf Course. Jim and Fay Cox recently closed on the deal to purchase the golf course located on Orchard Road near F...
Sines’ late-game RBIs push Lady Panthers past Mechanicsburg
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Fairbanks third baseman Macy Kise (34) chases a Mechanicsburg base runner back toward the bag. The Lady Panthers recorded an out during the rundown enroute to a 2-1 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
April 11, 2025
“We had two runners in scoring position and I knew I had to put the ball in play.” That was Maddi Sines’ assessment as she strode to the plate in the home half of the sixth inning on Wednesday. The Fa...
Lady Monarchs drop marathon softball contest to Olentangy
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 11, 2025
Marysville’s softball team was brought back down to earth Wednesday night following a 27-16 conference loss at Olentangy. The outcome harkened to more of a football score than a diamond result. The co...
Marysville varsity  baseball team topples Dublin Jerome
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By Tim Miller 
April 11, 2025
Marysville’s varsity baseball team ran its record to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division with a 10-3 verdict at Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs rapped eight hits and were ...
Fairbanks squad falls to ‘Burg Indians
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By Tim Miller 
April 11, 2025
Fairbanks’ baseball team slipped to 1-3 on the season with a 14-1 setback at the hands of Mechanicsburg. Leading 2-1 after the top of the second, the Indians plated 12 runs over the next three innings...