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By Tim Miller

January 31, 2025

Marysville High School officials are once again searching for a new head football coach. Athletic director Joey Day announced late Thursday that Chase Longwell will not be able to accept the head coac...

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Bowlers have match success

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls bowling team rolled to a 1958-1736 triumph over Madison Plains. Lily Vollrath rolled games of 171 and 181 for a team-leading 352. She was followed by Jasmine Wampler (178-128-306), Am...

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NU hoopsters rebound with win over Tecumseh

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 30, 2025

Just a few days after a crushing loss to London, the North Union boys basketball team needed a bounce-back effort on Tuesday at home against Tecumseh. That is exactly what happened as the Wildcats cam...

Panther senior will play college football at Ohio Northern

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Raiden Humble (3) of Fairbanks prepares to cross the end line during a 2024 game. The FHS senior will continue his gridiron career at Ohio Northern University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther senior will play college football at Ohio Northern

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2025

Fairbanks High School senior Raiden Humble has decided where he will continue his academic and football careers. Humble announced this past week he will play football at Ohio Northern University. “It’...

Monarch gridder from mid-1970s earns place in Marysville shrine

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Monarch gridder from mid-1970s earns place in Marysville shrine

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2025

It’s been a while since Dave Conrad donned the uniform and pads for the Marysville High School football team. As a matter of fact, it was the mid-1970s when he played his senior season for the Monarch...

Fairbanks hosts girls wrestling scramble

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Fairbanks’ Ellie Chippas (red) takes a shot on North Union’s Dallis McIntire in a match at 155 pounds during Fairbanks’ girls wrestling scramble. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks hosts girls wrestling scramble

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 30, 2025

With the whispers of the postseason getting louder, girls wrestling programs are finding ways to get on the mat. Fairbanks’ girls wrestling squad offered a chance to do just that with a home scramble ...

State champion wrestler going into MHS Hall of Fame

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State champion wrestler going into MHS Hall of Fame

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2025

One of the biggest honors a high school athlete can achieve is to be called a state champion after the final competition of his or her career. Former Marysville High School wrestler Taleb Rahmani join...

Pending board approval, MHS has new football coach

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Pending board approval, MHS has new football coach

By Tim Miller

January 30, 2025

Marysville High School, upon approval by the district’s board of education, has a new head football coach. Athletic director Joey Day announced late Tuesday that Chase Longwell will step into the posi...

NU overcomes slow start to defeat Mechanicsburg

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Kennedy Harrah (25) eyes the basket for North Union. The Lady Cats defeated Mechanicsburg on Monday. (Photo submitted)

NU overcomes slow start to defeat Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

January 29, 2025

The beginning of Monday’s girls basketball game against Mechanicsburg could not have started any worse for North Union on its home court. But after the initial big opening by the visitors, it was all ...

FHS girls drop close contest at Hilliard Davidson

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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm dribbles toward the basket in this file photo. Boehm led the Lady Panthers in scoring during a game at Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS girls drop close contest at Hilliard Davidson

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls basketball squad dropped a 38-33 verdict at Hilliard Davidson on Monday. The Wildcats led 7-5 after the opening quarter. FHS (9-7) managed just a bucket from Gracie Boyer and Claire M...

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Ianni worked in big support role for Monarch sports

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

He didn’t participate in sports as a Marysville High School student. However, there may have never been anyone who supported and interacted with Monarch sports more than the late Randy Ianni. Ianni, a...

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RAYMOND

Raymond was nifty infielder for successful MHS softball squads

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

A multi-sport athlete, known particularly for one of those activities, will be inducted into the Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday evening. Christy Raymond is one of five new induc...

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FRASER

Fraser one of top female golfers in MHS history

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

A two-time qualifier to the Division I girls state golf tournament will be inducted into the Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Tess Fraser, a 2012 graduate of MHS, will be inducted into th...

Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame will add new class Saturday

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The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame display case is located in the school’s sports lobby, adjacent to the gymnasium. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame will add new class Saturday

By Tim Miller

January 29, 2025

Editor’s note: it is Athletic Hall of Fame week at Marysville High School. The 2025 class will be inducted Saturday evening. Profiles of the incoming class will be published in today’s and Thursday’s ...

Marysville swimmers compete in OCC Cardinal meets

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Monarch swimmers Halle Ruby (left) and Patrick Filbert are shown in file photos. The MHS teams competed in the Cardinal Division meets on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville swimmers compete in OCC Cardinal meets

By Tim Miller

January 28, 2025

Marysville’s boys placed fourth and the girls were sixth during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division swimming meets. The events were held at the Thomas Worthington Pool. Olentangy captured to...

Monarch boys sweep matches during Upper Arlington Duals

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Senior James Lowe, Marysville’s 215-pounder, looks to pin Leonidas Lavdas of Berea-Midpark. Lowe captured the match by a 17-1 technical fall. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Monarch boys sweep matches during Upper Arlington Duals

By Tim Miller

January 28, 2025

Marysville’s boys wrestling team won all five of its matches during the Upper Arlington Duals on Saturday. The Monarchs began with a 55-9 verdict over Berea-Midpark. Results were as follows: -106: Log...

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Marysville cagers fall

By Tim Miller

January 28, 2025

Marysville’s’ girls hoop squad slipped to 7-10 with a 48-33 loss at Dublin Jerome. The Celtics led 20-8 after the opening period and took a 31-16 margin at the halftime break. Jerome held a 39-20 marg...

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NU sports teams in recent action

By Bob Putman

January 28, 2025

Several North Union sports teams were in action during recent competition. BOWLING North Union posted a pair of bowling wins on Friday against Indian Lake. Led by a 470 series from Zach Howald that in...

Marysville bowler smashes previous school records

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Coryn Darling recently established new Marysville High School girls bowling series records. (Photo submitted)

Marysville bowler smashes previous school records

By Tim Miller

January 28, 2025

Marysville High School senior Coryn Darling finished with a strong week for the girls bowling team. She established records and led her team during several solid performances. Darling showcased her s...

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Marysville’s Desi Lee (left) has control of her opponent during matches at the 2024 state tournament. Lee and Lori Grimes both won their 100th career matches during the Iron Maiden Tournament, which the Lady Monarchs captured at Bellefontaine High School. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei (Pavloff)

MHS girls grapplers win Iron Maiden

By Tim Miller

January 28, 2025

The Marysville High School girls wrestling program had a strong performance at Bellefontaine High School’s Iron Maiden Tournament. The Lady Monarchs captured championship honors during the 61-team eve...

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Lady Cat hoopsters topple Benjamin Logan

By Bob Putman

January 27, 2025

The way a basketball team plays on offense can sometimes run hot and cold. A good way to overcome the times when there is a cold offense is to play top-flight defense at the other end of the court. No...

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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey looks for an open teammate during Saturday’s game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union boys cagers split contests

By Bob Putman

January 27, 2025

North Union and London both had busy schedules last week as each team played three games during that timespan. The Red Raiders set the tone pretty early and earned a 68-47 victory on Saturday at North...

Jonathan Alder Pioneers top Kenton Ridge

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Jonathan Alder’s Noah Hess goes up for a basket in this file photo. Hess helped lead the Pioneers to a victory over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder Pioneers top Kenton Ridge

By Tim Miller

January 27, 2025

A 64-57 verdict over Kenton Ridge upped Jonathan Alder’s boys hoop record to 13-3 overall and 6-1 in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference. The Pioneers took a 14-13 edge into th...

FHS hoopsters cruise to OHC win over Jets

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Alek Orders of Fairbanks pulls up for a jumper against Northeastern. The Panthers rolled to a 72-31 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS hoopsters cruise to OHC win over Jets

By Tim Miller

January 27, 2025

The 2024-25 high school boys basketball regular season is rapidly winding down. With each ensuing victory, the Fairbanks boys hoopsters are closing in on another Ohio Heritage Conference North Divisio...

Monarch boys cagers back at .500 with victories over Jerome, Berlin

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Marysville’s Jamie Collins (3) twists his way to the basket against Olentangy Berlin on Saturday. Collins tossed in 37 points durng the Monarchs’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch boys cagers back at .500 with victories over Jerome, Berlin

By Tim Miller

January 27, 2025

Marysville’s boys basketball squad went through a recent rough patch of games. After this past weekend, however, the Monarchs are back up to .500, both overall and in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardi...

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MHS girls top Hilliard Davidson

By Tim Miller

January 25, 2025

Marysville’s girls basketball team upped its record to 7-8 with a recent 50-41 victory over Hilliard Davidson. The Lady Monarchs took an 11-8 lead into the second period. Davidson came back for a 21-1...

Glass returning home as JA’s grid head coach

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Brett Glass gives a Jonathan Alder player instructions during his first stint as the Pioneers’ head football coach. Glass is returning to the JA grid helm after serving as Dublin Jerome’s head coach for the past four seasons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Glass returning home as JA’s grid head coach

By Tim Miller

January 25, 2025

“It’s home.” Those words explain why Brett Glass has returned as Jonathan Alder High School’s head football coach. Glass, a 2003 graduate of Jonathan Alder, is returning to his Plain City roots after ...

MHS boys grapplers club Thomas Worthington; remain unbeaten in OCC division duals

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Marysville’s Oliver Fox secures a double-leg takedown against Thomas Worthington’s Zach Hannah during the match at 120 pounds. The Monarch claimed a 17-4 major decision win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS boys grapplers club Thomas Worthington; remain unbeaten in OCC division duals

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 25, 2025

Marysville’s boys wrestling team took care of business again in front of its home crowd Thursday night. The Monarchs stayed unbeaten (3-0) in Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division duals following ...

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Jonathan Alder’s Ryan Mark (1) looks for an open teammate. Mark tallied 16 points during the team’s victory over Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers club Shawnee

By Tim Miller

January 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s shooting percentage was much warmer than Tuesday night’s temperature when the Pioneer boys clubbed Springfield Shawnee, 59-33. JA hit 16 field goals in 35 attempts for 46% as its over...

Wildcat cagers earn revenge with triumph over Indian Lake

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Miles Hall of North Union drives toward the basket. The Wildcats turned back Indian Lake during a recent contest. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcat cagers earn revenge with triumph over Indian Lake

By Bob Putman

January 23, 2025

The North Union boys basketball team was able to extract a little bit of revenge during a recent game. The Wildcats hooked up with Indian Lake for the second time in 10 days and this time the final re...