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Two weeks in and North Union just looks downright good. They are playing consistent football that would make any coach proud of the effort so far, but there could be trouble on the horizon for the Wil...

Despite some wild upsets in the college football top 10, the Pigskin Pickers handled a weighty slate of games admirably last week.

Nick Ufferman of Fairbanks watches a chip shot from the edge of the green on hole one at Darby Creek Golf Course on Wednesday. The Panthers fell to Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)...

Marysville’s Ryan Peck (left) defends against a Westerville North player Tuesday evening. The Monarchs and Warriors played to a 2-2 deadlock. (Photo submitted) –––– MHS boys, girls kick stalemates wit...

Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball squad is now 7-0 after its 25-8, 25-18, 25-22 win over Mechanicsburg on Tuesday.

The North Union cross-country teams competed in the Wynford Invitational on Tuesday.

The Jonathan Alder netters defeated Buckeye Valley 4-1 on Tuesday.

Kendra Thibaut of Marysville jumps to spike the ball over the net as Sara Berkland (bottom) looks on. The Lady Monarchs swept Westland High School in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) ...

Fairbanks’ girls golf team defeated London on Tuesday by a score of 165-238 at Marysville Golf Club.

Kayla Green of Fairbanks (17) controls the ball against Wellington on Tuesday. Green tallied a pair of goals during FHS’ 4-3 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– When the game is on the...

GEER –––– Former Fairbanks High School state championship swimmer Margo Geer has a new role in the sport for which she made a name for herself.

Kyle Craig runs just ahead of Chris Long of Fairbanks and Parker Shope of Fellowship Christian at the second annual Panther Invitational Saturday. Kyle Craig finished sixth and Chris Long finished eig...

Fairbanks senior Logan Leeds (11) controls the ball against a Northeastern opponent Saturday afternoon. The Panthers rolled to a 9-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– There was never...

The Marysville boys and girls cross-country teams finished second in the Wapakoneta Night meet on Saturday. The Monarch boys where led by Ian Dye who finished 10th overall with a time of 17:00.

Marysville running back Tommy Rush (27) picks up several of his game-high 211 yards on the ground Friday evening at Delaware Hayes. The Monarchs fell, 21-16. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)...

Jack Iannarino of Fairbanks is tackled in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Waynesfield Friday evening. The Panthers won their first game since 2014 by pounding the Tigers, 56-7. (Journal...

Austin Fooce of Jonathan Alder drags down Zanesville quarterback Aaron Clark as  Trey Pugh (7) and Colton Swick (18) close in on the play. Clark tried to scramble to the sideline to avoid a sack but e...

North Union’s Autumn Hudson spikes the ball into the net as Josie Duncan watches during a volleyball match versus Jonathan Alder on Thursday. Jonathan Alder was able to handle North Union with ease, w...

Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team kept its record unblemished (6-0 overall and 2-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference) with a  25-13, 25-10, 25-16 victory over West Liberty-Salem  on Thursday.

Fairbanks’ middle school football team dropped a 43-22 verdict to Greeneview on Thursday.

Marysville soccer players, from left, Ryan Peck, Hunter Lowe, Kyle Bosch and Mason Taylor defend the goal against Jonathan Alder’s Hunter Eudaily and Peyton Ernst. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. (Photo ...

Daniel Stevens (center), president and player for the Marysville Black Rhinos, is seen in action during a recent rugby game. The team is playing in Marysville after a lengthy tenure in Marion. (Journa...

Marysville’s girls tennis team slipped to 3-3 on the season with a 5-0 loss to Dublin Coffman on Thursday.

Marysville’s Lily Keber (right) sets the ball for Carissa Baker (7) during Thursday’s match against Big Walnut. The Lady Monarchs won the marathon contest in five sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim M...

Fairbanks High School will host is second annual cross country invitational Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Among the hosts are FHS senior runners, from left, Keith Boggs, Katie Pastirzyk, Sarah Richile...

A Hunter Education Course will be held Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6 at the Liberty Township Building.

Jonathan Alder defeated Marion Harding 167-200 in boys golf action Thursday at Buck Ridge. –––– Cardinals fall The Triad boys golf team fell to Greenview High School 157-177 at Sebastian Hills Golf Cl...

Jonathan Alder’s girls tennis team shut out Bellefontaine 5-0 on Wednesday.

Marysville’s varsity volleyball squad took it on the chin at Bishop Watterson on Wednesday. The Lady Monarchs were swept in three sets by scores of 21-25, 15-25, 19-25.

Jonathan Alder beat North Union in boys golf action, 170-203, at Buck Ridge Golf Course on Wednesday.