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Lucas Hoffman rolls 502 series as MHS bowlers top Olentangy
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Lucas Hoffman rolls 502 series as MHS bowlers top Olentangy
By Tim Miller 
December 18, 2024
Lucas Hoffman recently etched his name into Marysville High School bowling history with a stellar 502 series, becoming just the eighth bowler in school history to achieve a series of more than 500. Th...
MHS swimmers drop meets to Delaware Hayes
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Marysville’s Cody Byrd is pictured competing in a swimming meet from earlier this season. Both Monarch teams dropped matches to Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS swimmers drop meets to Delaware Hayes
By Tim Miller 
December 18, 2024
Marysville’s girls and boys swimming teams fell to Delaware Hayes. The Lady Monarchs dropped a 190-154 verdict, while the boys lost 167-129. MHS results (top 5 for points) are as follows: Girls -200 y...
Fairbanks graduate Sophie Little earns second consecutive first-team conference
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Sophie Little sends the ball past defenders during a match from her 2022 season season at Fairbanks High School. Little was named to the first team in the Presidents Athletic Conference for a second consecutive season as a member of the Washington & Jefferson women’s volleyball squad. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks graduate Sophie Little earns second consecutive first-team conference
By Tim Miller 
December 18, 2024
Former Fairbanks High School volleyball player Sophie Little recently earned another post-season collegiate award. For the second consecutive year, Little has been named to the first team in the Presi...
North Union boys host wrestling competition
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North Union boys host wrestling competition
By Bob Putman 
December 17, 2024
North Union hosted several wrestling teams over the weekend at the North Union Pools competition. In addition to the Wildcats, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Scioto, Hilliard Bradley, Thomas Worthington, Cent...
Lady Pioneers, Cats compete during wrestling invitational
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Lady Pioneers, Cats compete during wrestling invitational
By Bob Putman 
December 17, 2024
Jonathan Alder and North Union were among the wrestling teams that competed Saturday in the Dreamcatchers Girls Invitational at Northwestern High School. The Lady Pioneers finished fifth overall with ...
Monarch, Jonathan Alder grapplers place fifth, 12th at Liberty Classic
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Marysville’s Gage Counts (left) ties up with Pike-Delta-York’s Brady Smith (right) during a heavy weight semifinal match. The Monarch took first place at 285 pounds during the 2024 Liberty Classic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch, Jonathan Alder grapplers place fifth, 12th at Liberty Classic
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 17, 2024
Marysville’s and Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling teams had several athletes in finals matches during the 2024  Olenttangy Liberty Classic. A total of 36 high school programs took part in the early reg...
Fairbanks boys edge Spartans in overtime
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Holtz Maine of Fairbanks goes up for a basket at Pleasant. FHS edged the Spartans during the resumption of a suspended game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Fairbanks boys edge Spartans in overtime
By Tim Miller 
December 17, 2024
It was supposed to be Fairbanks’ opener to the boys basketball season but because of a medical emergency, it was played on two different days. On Nov. 27 the Panthers and the Pleasant Spartans tipped ...
Lady Panthers notch two more victories; Triad girls fall to West Liberty-Salem
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Mollie Thrush (23) of Fairbanks eyes the basket in this file photo. The Lady Panthers upped their record to 6-1 with two recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panthers notch two more victories; Triad girls fall to West Liberty-Salem
By Tim Miller 
December 17, 2024
Fairbanks’ girls basketball team upped its record to 6-1 with a pair of victories over the weekend. The Lady Panthers defeated Columbus School for Girls 50-34 and turned around on Saturday to secure a...
MHS cagers drop tough games to Olentangy, Hayes
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Marysville’s Dawson Taylor (14) takes a shot over Delaware Hayes’ Will Sims (14) during the first quarter. The Monarch notched 11 points in the team’s loss to the Pacers Saturday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS cagers drop tough games to Olentangy, Hayes
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 16, 2024
Marysville’s boys basketball squad suffered two straight losses in as many days. The Monarchs (3-2) dropped road games against Olentangy (67-45) and Delaware Hayes (64-48). MHS-Olentangy The Braves we...
NU Wildcat cagers roll past Raiders
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NU Wildcat cagers roll past Raiders
By Bob Putman 
December 16, 2024
The opening quarter and the fourth quarter may not have been to its liking, but the middle two periods could not have gone much better for North Union. The Wildcats outscored Benjamin Logan 43-18 duri...
Lady Cats club Benjamin Logan
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Lady Cats club Benjamin Logan
By Bob Putman 
December 16, 2024
North Union pulled away in the second half as the Lady Cats defeated Benjamin Logan 53-26 in Central Buckeye Conference basketball play at Benjamin Logan. North Union (4-1 overall, 1-0 CBC) led 22-13 ...
Fairbanks Panthers, Jonathan Alder Pioneers notch basketball wins
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Braydon Wiedmann (3) of Fairbanks applies defensive pressure in this file photo. Wiedmann was stout on the offensive end of the court with 20 points during the Panthers’ victory on Friday over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers, Jonathan Alder Pioneers notch basketball wins
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2024
Braydon Wiedmann poured in 20 points as Fairbanks’ boys hoop squad rolled to a 72-36 victory at Northeastern on Friday. The victory upped FHS’ overall record to 5-0 and its Ohio Heritage Conference ma...
Lady Monarchs wage fierce battle before falling to Olentangy Braves
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Lady Monarch senior Emma Gilbert, left, keeps the ball away from an Olentangy defender. Gilbert played hoops and also sang a solo during the school’s Christmas concert on a busy Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs wage fierce battle before falling to Olentangy Braves
By Tim Miller 
December 16, 2024
Marysville High School senior Emma Gilbert had a busy evening on Friday. Not only was she in the starting lineup for the Lady Monarch basketball team, but she also had to take a break during the conte...
NUMS boys win contests
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NUMS boys win contests
By Bob Putman 
December 14, 2024
North Union picked up two wins on Thursday in middle school boys basketball against Bellefontaine. The eighth-grade team upped its record to 4-0 with a 58-29 victory. Alex Jolliff led the Wildcats wit...
Monarch swimming teams open 2024-25 season with victories
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Marysville’s Brady Cordonnier competed during the boys 200-yard individual medley during a meet at the Union County Family YMCA Thursday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch swimming teams open 2024-25 season with victories
By Tim Miller 
December 14, 2024
Marysville’s girls and boys swimming teams opened the 2024-25 season with victories on Thursday. The Lady Monarchs posted 130 points and Jonathan Alder finished with 98. Tree of Life Christian School ...
Lady Panther cagers top West Liberty-Salem
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Fairbanks’ Sydney Cutler prepares to drive to the basket in this file photo. Cutler scored 12 points during FHS’ win over West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panther cagers top West Liberty-Salem
By Tim Miller 
December 14, 2024
Fairbanks’ girls basketball team upped its record to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 43-36 triumph over West Liberty-Salem. West Liberty held a 5-4 edge at the end of the op...
Former North Union spiker earns fourth collegiate All-American honor
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North Union graduate Journey Blevins (right) goes up for a block during a high school volleyball match against Fairbnaks in this file photo. Blevins is a four-time collegiate All-American. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Former North Union spiker earns fourth collegiate All-American honor
By Tim Miller 
December 14, 2024
Another standout season has led to a fourth NCAA All-American honor for a former North Union High School volleyball player. Earlier this week, Journey Blevins was named an NCAA Division II honorable m...
JA girls club Shawnee for first win of season
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Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker (11) drives to the basket amid a heavy defensive presence from Shawnee. The senior Lady Pioneer accounted 18 points in the team’s lopsided win over the Braves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA girls club Shawnee for first win of season
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 13, 2024
Being on the cusp of a win does not feel as great as getting one. Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball squad finally saw the fruits of its labor after defeating Springfield Shawnee (1-4), 75-38. Since st...
Lady Monarch gymnasts finish second during quad action
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Marley Phillips of Marysville springs toward the vault during a quad meet that was hosted by the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarch gymnasts finish second during quad action
By Tim Miller 
December 13, 2024
Marysville’s gymnastics team hosted a quad meet on Wednesday. It was held in the gymnasium of the Marysville Early College High School and was the opening competition of the 2024-25 campaign. Worthing...
Jonathan Alder, North Union athletes earn 2024 All-Ohio football accolades
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Jonathan Alder senior defensive back Grant Horne (12) returns an interception for a touchdown. Horne was named to the third-team All-Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder, North Union athletes earn 2024 All-Ohio football accolades
By Tim Miller 
December 12, 2024
The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced its All-Ohio football teams for Divisions IV and V. There are two Jonathan Alder athletes who have earned honors for the 2024 season in Division IV...
NU cagers fall
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NU cagers fall
By Bob Putman 
December 12, 2024
North Union’s boys cagers dropped to 1-2 on the season as Urbana defeated the Wildcats 79-59 on Tuesday at Urbana. The Hillclimbers opened with a 25-20 lead after one quarter and bumped the advantage ...
MHS rallies past Chillicothe, goes to 3-0
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Marysville’s Cole Brewer (24) attempts to score amid a heavy Cavalier presence at the basket. The Monarch notched seven points in the team’s win over Chillicothe. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS rallies past Chillicothe, goes to 3-0
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 12, 2024
The youthful nature of Marysville’s boys basketball team is very apparent, but so is its resiliency. That was the case Tuesday night after a 52-44 win over visiting Chillicothe (1-3). The win kept the...
Snedeker steps down as Jon Alder grid boss
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Snedeker steps down as Jon Alder grid boss
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 12, 2024
A changing of the guard is happening in Pioneer Country. After being the head football coach at Jonathan Alder for the last four seasons, Nate Snedeker is stepping away from the program. He tallied a ...
JA falls to River Valley
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JA falls to River Valley
By Bob Putman 
December 12, 2024
It was an early-season matchup that could very well have the two teams meet again in the postseason. Playing just its third game of the season, Jonathan Alder journeyed north to take on River Valley, ...
Fairbanks remains unbeaten with victory over Southeastern
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Holtz Maine of Fairbanks goes up for a basket against Southeastern. Maine tallied 29 points during the Panthers’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks remains unbeaten with victory over Southeastern
By Tim Miller 
December 12, 2024
The importance of team chemistry can never be overlooked, especially in basketball. A squad that bonds together often finds that the most important factor in its success. Fairbanks High School senior ...
MHS girls get back on winning track by beating New Albany
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Allison Price (32) of Marysville begins a drive to the basket at New Albany. The Lady Monarchs got back on the winning track with a 54-47 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
MHS girls get back on winning track by beating New Albany
By Eva Paspalis Case 
December 12, 2024
Score early, score often. That seemed to be the mantra for the Marysville Lady Monarchs when they traveled to New Albany High School to face the Lady Eagles. Marysville hit the boards early and relinq...
Lady Cardinals girls team falls to Elgin
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Triad’s Abbey Overfield (25) drives into the paint while being guarded by Fairbanks’ Claire Meihls (12) during a home game earlier this season. The Lady Cardinal notched four points in the team’s loss to Elgin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Cardinals girls team falls to Elgin
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 11, 2024
Triad’s girls basketball program experienced its second straight loss to Elgin, 61-11. The Lady Cardinals fall to 2-4 overall in the regular season. The leading scorer for Triad was Mia LeMay with fiv...
Lady Monarchs place at 2024 Women’s Ironman tournament
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Marysville’s Cara Leng (top) competes at the CDWCA’s All-Star meet earlier this season. The Lady Monarch took second place at 140 pounds at this year’s Women’s Ironman tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Monarchs place at 2024 Women’s Ironman tournament
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 11, 2024
Members of Marysville’s girls grappling team competed in this year’s Women’s Ironman wrestling tournament last weekend. The Lady Monarchs placed eighth as a team scoring 61 points. Taking the team cro...
Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks girls wrestling squads compete in Hamilton Township Girls Classic tourney
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Jonathan Alder’s Victoria Bobrova (top) competes during the CDWCA’s All-Star Meet earlier this season. The Lady Pioneer took third place during the Hamilton Township Girls Classic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks girls wrestling squads compete in Hamilton Township Girls Classic tourney
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 11, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s and Fairbanks’ girls wrestling programs traveled down to the Hamilton Township Girls Classic last weekend. The Lady Pioneers took fifth place overall scoring 98 team points. The Lady ...