Sports

Grid players of the week named
Sports
Grid players of the week named
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its football players of the week as the 2026 regular season reached its midway point. Senior linebacker Carter Dunn has earned the honor for Marysville. Dunn made a numbe...
Ben Logan gridders top Tecumseh
Sports
Ben Logan gridders top Tecumseh
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s varsity football team reached the midway point of the 2026 regular season with a 35-6 verdict over Tecumseh. The Raiders improved to 3-2 with the victory. Jordan Pender led Benjamin L...
J. Alder spikers drop first match of 2026 season to B. Watterson
Sports
J. Alder spikers drop first match of 2026 season to B. Watterson
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s 13-match volleyball winning streak was snapped by Columbus Bishop Watterson. The Lady Pioneers fell 19-25, 25-21, 16-25, 17-25 to slip to 13-1 for the season. Petyon Hanna recorded 11...
Ben Logan cheerleaders compete
Sports
Ben Logan cheerleaders compete
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 23, 2026
The Benjamin Logan competition cheer team traveled to Covington High School to compete in its first event of the 2026 season. Nine schools competed in the game day building division and the team place...
FHS hopes to build on first grid victory
Sports
Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (34) stops an Indian Lake ball carrier earlier this season. The Panthers will host West Liberty-Salem on Friday for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS hopes to build on first grid victory
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Fairbanks’ football schedule turns to more opponents from the North Division of the Ohio Heritage Conference on Friday. The Panthers (1-4) are coming off their first victory of the season last week, a...
Benjamin Logan eighth-grade gridders blast Indian Lake
Sports
Benjamin Logan eighth-grade gridders blast Indian Lake
By Tim Miller 
September 22, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s eighth-grade football team climbed to 4-0 with a 54-12 verdict over Indian Lake. The Raiders’ defense forced three interceptions by Archer Stratton, Carter Crumm (for a 30-yard return...
NU boys, girls runners win titles during Triad Invitational
Sports
NU boys, girls runners win titles during Triad Invitational
By Bob Putman 
September 22, 2026
North Union made a clean sweep, winning both the boys and girls titles in the Triad Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Helped by three runners in the top 10, the Wildcats scored 62 points in...
Lady Monarch golfers place sixth at Olentangy Orange Invitational
Sports
Marysville’s McKinley Samaniego chips the ball during the Olentangy Orange Invitational. The Lady Monarch golfer placed seventh as an individual in the tournament. (Photo submitted)
Lady Monarch golfers place sixth at Olentangy Orange Invitational
By Tim Miller 
September 22, 2026
Marysville’s girls golf team placed sixth during the recent 13-team Olentangy Orange Invitational. Olentangy Berlin B captured the team title with a score of 354. Olentangy Orange B, Grove City, Watki...
Lady Monarchs drop five-set match to London
Sports
Ava Landry (3) of MHS sends the ball pasts a London blocker. The teams battled to a five-set match with the Red Raiders winning 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Lady Monarchs drop five-set match to London
By Josh Kaeser 
September 22, 2026
London and Marysville traded sets throughout a back-and-forth battle before the Red Raiders pulled away in the fifth game to earn a 3-2 volleyball victory on Saturday. Marysville grabbed the opening s...
J. Alder spikers remain perfect with sweep past N. Catholic
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hanna goes up for the ball during a recent match. The Lady Pioneers are now 13-0 after sweeping Newark Catholic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
J. Alder spikers remain perfect with sweep past N. Catholic
By Tim Miller 
September 22, 2026
Newark Catholic became the latest victim of Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team. The Lady Pioneers upped their record to 13-0 with a 25-23, 25-18, 25-14 verdict over Newark Catholic. The match was the Vo...
Fairbanks boys soccer squad tops Greeneview
Sports
Fairbanks boys soccer squad tops Greeneview
By Bob Putman 
September 21, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team upped its record to 9-2-0 overall and 3-0-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 3-0 shutout over Greeneview. Nolan Baker and Ty Schroeder both tallied a pair of goals fo...
Jonathan Alder spikers win battle of unbeatens with 3-0 sweep over Ben Logan
Sports
In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) blasts the ball past Benjamin Logan blockers. Also pictured for the Lady Pioneers are Cailyn Glick (22), Kacey Anderson (18), Anna Hayes and Kylie Trout (red jersey). Jonathan Alder won the battle of the unbeatens with a sweep over the Lady Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder spikers win battle of unbeatens with 3-0 sweep over Ben Logan
By Tim Miller 
September 21, 2026
The outcome of the match had nothing to do with divisional standings. It was, however, a contest that pitted a pair of undefeated volleyball teams against each other. Jonathan Alder and Benjamin Logan...
Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten
Sports
Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
A Fairbanks defense that intercepted four passes and limited the opponent to 150 yards of total offense led to the Panthers’ first victory of the 2026 football season. Fairbanks turned back Southeaste...
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
Sports
An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2026
There’s not much difference in a 34-point loss and a 28-point setback on the scoreboard. There was, however, a world of difference in Marysville coach Mike Young’s reaction to the two margins. A week ...
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
Society, Sports
Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
“The guys fought hard and I’m proud of them.” Those were the first words out of the mouth of Triad head football coach Tim Melvin after the Cardinals’ 28-27 loss to Cedarville on Homecoming night. “Fo...
North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
Sports
North Union’s Dom Hainline (3) picks up yardage during the Homecoming game against Urbana. NU fell, 34-33. (Photo submitted)
North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar did not have a lot of words after Friday night’s Homecoming game against Urbana. “There are not a lot of words when you lose one like this,” Hajjar said. Th...
QB spot may be in flux when Triad Cardinals host Cedarville football squad
Sports
Triad linebacker Duncan Funderburgh (45) brings down a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). Triad will host Cedarville this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
QB spot may be in flux when Triad Cardinals host Cedarville football squad
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
For the second consecutive year, Triad’s football team is facing the prospect of being without its top quarterback for an extended amount of time. It’s the same quarterback. As a junior in 2025, Blayk...
JA girls soccer team moves to top of standings with win
Sports
JA girls soccer team moves to top of standings with win
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team climbed to the top of the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division. The Lady Pioneers moved to 6-0-0 in the circuit with a 3-0 victory over Shawnee. Jonath...
FHS spikers sweep SCC
Sports
FHS spikers sweep SCC
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
A three-set sweep past Springfield Catholic Central kept Fairbanks’ volleyball record unblemished in the Ohio Heritage Conference. FHS improved to 7-2 overall and 6-0 in the OHC with a 25-4, 25-7, 25-...
Girls golfers from Union, Madison counties compete in annual tourney
Sports
Marysville’s girls golf team shot a score of 184 during the Union-Madison counties invitational. Members of the Lady Monarch team are from left, Kaitlyn Stover, Kennedy Silcott, McKinley Samaniego, Addy Ross and Savannah Huntington. (Photo submitted)
Girls golfers from Union, Madison counties compete in annual tourney
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2026
The girls golf teams from Union and Madison County high schools recently competed in the annual tournament at Locust Hills. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks won the event with a team score of 173. Savan...
Alder, Lady Cats linksmen among best in circuit event
Sports
North Union’s girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Bella Rensel, Gabby Lindsey, Lily Hall and Leah Bledsoe; second row, Lexi Golinghorst, Jadyn Gilley, Hannah Lidala, Delaney Workman and Miri Taylor; back row, head coach Mitchell Loomis, Macey Stiffler, Lanie Spencer and assistant coach Kelsie Price. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Alder, Lady Cats linksmen among best in circuit event
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team finished the season in first place of Central Buckeye Conference play, winning all 10 of its Kenton Trail Division matches. -- The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder ...
Jonathan Alder, North Union shine during CBC boys golf tourney, season
Sports
Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity golf team are from left, front row, Rylan Cron, Parker McBride, Austin Meriweather and Eli Hecht; second row, Mitch Koester (head coach), Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and Brandon Whitt (assistant coach). (Photo submitted)
Jonathan Alder, North Union shine during CBC boys golf tourney, season
By Bob Putman 
September 18, 2026
Jonathan Alder had the top three individual placers on its way to winning the Kenton Trail Division in the Central Buckeye Conference boys golf tournament at Locust Hills Golf Course. The Pioneers fin...
Pioneers look to remain unbeaten with grid contest at Springfield Shawnee
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Trey Bentley (3) picks up yardage against North Union as NU’s Wyatt Arver (21) comes in for a tackle. The Pioneers (4-0) will play at Springfield Shawnee on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Pioneers look to remain unbeaten with grid contest at Springfield Shawnee
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
The 2026 high school football regular season will reach its midway point on Friday with Jonathan Alder looking to remain unbeaten. The Pioneers will take their 4-0 record into a game at Springfield Sh...
Jon Alder VB team turns back long-time rival London
Sports
Jon Alder VB team turns back long-time rival London
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
Arch-rival London is yet another team to fall victim to Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball squad. The Lady Pioneers improved to 11-0 overall and 5-0 in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckey...
Injured Lady Monarch spikers drop three-set match to Dublin Jerome
Sports
Marysville’s Giana Marchetti (2) sends the ball past Dublin Jerome blockers. MHS lost the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Injured Lady Monarch spikers drop three-set match to Dublin Jerome
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
An injury-depleted Marysville varsity volleyball team fought hard but ran out of steam during a three-set loss to Dublin Jerome on Tuesday. The Lady Celtics turned back MHS by scores of 25-20, 25-19, ...
Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
Sports
Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The offensive backfield is highlighted this week as the Journal-Tribune has named its top players from last Friday’s games. Colin Wimmers is Marysville’s player of the week. The senior running back le...
Soccer squads earn wins
Sports
Soccer squads earn wins
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad edged Worthington Christian 2-1. The Panthers are 8-1-0 overall for the 2026 campaign. Ty Schroeder put both of FHS’ goals into the net. Kaylor Bowsher assisted on one of ...
Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
Sports
Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union picked up its first win of the season, defeating Bellefontaine 5-1 in Central Buckeye Conference girls soccer play on Monday at North Union. The Lady Cats are now 1-5 overall and 1-3 in th...
Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
Sports
Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) picks up yardage while trying to elude a Hilliard Bradley defender. The Monarchs will host Upper Arlington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team returns home this Friday and faces a big task. The 2-2 Monarchs will host 3-1 Upper Arlington. The Golden Bears’ only loss so far this season has been to New Albany ...