Sports

Journal-Tribune advertisting representative Zac  Engle works at his computer, dressed in Buckeye colors. Engle has been an avid OSU fan his entire life. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Union Cou...

It is the time of the year when the fields and woods will be filled with hunter orange-wearing men and women on a quest to bag a deer. The seven-day long gun season will kick off on Monday as more tha...

North Union and Jonathan Alder emerged victorious on Tuesday during bowling matches at Marysville Lanes

Walker Heard of MHS (left) is tied up with Brock Zugg of Marion Pleasant during a 145-pound All-Star match at Marysville High School. Heard went on to win the bout, 4-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim ...

The tie at the top of the Pigskin Pickers is broken for now, as sports writer Sam Dillon has taken a one-game lead over publisher Kevin Behrens.

HUDSON –––– The journey of playing basketball will continue after this season for North Union High School senior Autumn Hudson. The 6-4 center has accepted an athletic scholarship to continue her care...

Triad High School boys basketball coach Jason Malone (right) helps run a drill during a recent preseason practice. Malone is in his first season as the Cardinal boys coach after guiding the Triad girl...

McCAIN –––– When local sports fans hear the name of Ryan McClain, they automatically think football.

These Marysville High School wrestlers will compete in the Central District Coaches All-Star event tonight at Marysville. Competition will begin at 7 p.m. MHS grapplers scheduled to compete are from l...

JA senior Aziza Ayoub signs a national letter of intent to compete in track at The Ohio State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) –––– Jonathan Alder High School senior Aziza Ayoub is us...

MCKILLEN –––– Marysville High School freshman cheerleader Grace McKillen has been selected along with more than 500 junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the United States t...

Marysville’s Marshall Francisco (left) drives to the basket against a Bishop Watterson opponent during a preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– The Marysville High school boys...

These Fairbanks High School girls soccer players earned special awards for the 2016 season. They are from left, Macy Wanamaker, most improved; Morgan Liszeski, MVP; Emma Cook, midfield player of the y...

Triad High School senior Abby Ehrenborg is pictured in the front row (center) as she signs to play softball with the University of Dayton. She is pictured with from left, front row, sister Madison Ehr...

These Fairbanks High School boys soccer players earned special awards for the 2016 season. They are from left, front row, James Yoder, honorable mention Ohio Heritage Conference; Peyton Finneran, Gold...

The second annual Union County Holiday Baseball Camp will be held at the Marysville High School Fieldhouse on Dec. 26 and 27.

Marysville senior Josh Daman (right) prepares to drive to the basket during a pre- season scrimmage against Columbus Bishop Watterson Thursday evening. The Monarchs tied Watterson 21-21 in two quarter...

These Marysville High School football cheerleaders earned special awards for the 2016 season. They are from left, front row, Kaylie Riggs (most spirited JV), Grace McK- illen (most cooperative, captai...

There is once again a tie for the lead of the Pigskin Pickers.

Triad’s Alea Ferguson drives to the basket between Fairbanks’ Morgan Liszeski (left) and Monica Phillips during preseason scrimmage action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– The Triad High Sc...

These members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball team earned special awards for the 2016 season. They are from left, Makenna Wilson, team captain award and best defensive player; Taryn Brown, tea...

Colton Swick of Jonathan Alder (left) leaps to block a shot by a Grandview player during a three-way scrimmage between the Pioneers, Grandview and Independence in preparation for the regular season th...

Fairbanks High School senior Monica Phillips (left) brings the ball up the floor against Marysville’s Katherine Hazelbaker during a recent scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– Fairban...

These members of the Marysville High School girls soccer team earned Division I Central District honors for the 2016 season. They are from left, Rose Stanley, academic award; Grace Alsop, third-team d...

Marysville High School graduate Stephen Gangluff follows through on his shot in this file photo. Gangluff has advanced to the third and final stage for full status on the 2017 Web.com Tour. (File phot...

Marysville’s Jake Marsh (right) is pictured in action during last year’s state wrestling tournament. Marsh will be among several local grapplers to compete in the Central District Coaches All-Star mat...

Marysville High School head football coach Morgan Cotter (right) gathers with his team during a 2016 preseason scrimmage. Cotter feels the Big Ten’s decision to schedule Friday night games will hurt h...

These local high school football players earned first-team honors in the Central District this year. They are from left, front row, Christian Koch, North Union; Steven Wolfe, Marysvllle; and Colton Cl...

Marysville’s Derek Sharp (right) is pictured in action during last year’s state wrestling tournament. The Monarchs will host the Central District Coaches Association All-Star match on Tuesday, Nov. 22...

Marysville’s Cassidy Francisco grabs a rebound during scrimmage action against Triad Wednesday evening. Fairbanks also participated in the tri-scrimmage held at MHS. Girls basketball squads will open ...