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FHS hopes to qualify individual wrestlers to district tournament
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Fairbanks girls wrestling team is pictured from left, head coach Ethan Chippas, Madeline Cunningham, Hannah Niehaus, assistant coach Tracey Chippas and assistant coach Eric Chippas. Not pictured, Kylie Webb. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 10, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys and girls wrestling clubs are hoping to qualify individual competitors to postseason action this season. Last winter saw Hannah Niehaus claim a state alternate designation during the g...
Panther boys cagers have different look for campaign
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Fairbanks’ boys varsity basketball squad is pictured from left, front row, Nate Meihis, Luke Boehm, JJ Meihis, manager Brady Schultz, Cody Gallmeyer, Jackson Burns and Colin Bailey; back row, assistant coach Chrishawn Hopkins, head coach Zach Brown, assistant coach Hunter Burnett, Ty Schroeder, Lincoln Thrush, Hudson Grudt, Alek Orders, Evan Weidmann, assistant coach Josh Weikart, assistant coach Keenan Chapman and assistant coach Doug Tobe. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys basketball team will have a different look during the 2025-2026 season. A number of veteran players graduated from a squad that won the school’s fifth straight Ohio Heritage Conference...
Letter winners return for Lady Panther hoopsters
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Members of the Fairbanks girls varsity basketball team are from left, front row, Jolie Porter, Hannah Boehm, Claire Meihis, Mollie Thrush, Audrey Lahmers and Harper Landon; back row, assistant coach Landon Headings, Mara Vicari, Grace Keiderling, Liviann Maine, Sydney Cutler, Sara Lynch, Elizabeth Gregory and head coach Landon Fraker. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
December 10, 2025
Fairbanks has five returning lettermen on the roster for its 2025-2026 girls basketball squad. Mara Vicari, Hannah Boehm, Sydney Cutler, Claire Meihls and Mollie Thrush all played important roles as t...
MHS gymnasts are strong group
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Members of the Marysville High School gymnastics program are from left, front row, Samantha Little, Emma Brown, Kendall Giles, Marley Phillips and Maddie Forrester; back row, head coach Amber Calvert, Carly Brewer, Skyler Langhirt and Zoe Phillips. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2025
The Marysville High School gymnastics team is a strong group of athletes including seven returning letterman, who compete with heart and character, according to head coach Amber Calvert. “We work ever...
MHS girls wrestlers hope to maintain success
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Marysville’s girls wrestling team is pictured from left, front row, assistant coach Terri Waller, Camila Brito, Faythe Willis, Bailey Smith, Reese Andrews, Andrea Mendez, Grace Barber, Sophia Montero, Makayla Hanes, Cami Leng, Avery Riley, Kendalyn Wilson and assistant coach Steve Scherer; second row, assistant coach Rae McDonald, Kiley Lewis, Lauren Mobley, Lydia Adamski, Kirra Streng, Rileigh McGlone, Jayde Warneke, Ellie Neill, Dinah Jones, Cara Leng, Grace Barcus and assistant coach Mike Jurek; third row, head coach Shawn Andrews, Aubrey Pollock, Jazmine Leiter, Kylei Gray, Jayden Birch, Elizabeth Bates, Gabbi Kinney, Lilli Vanover, Maci Lee, Katie Hammersmith and Lillie Hanes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 9, 2025
Marysville’s girls wrestling team intends on maintaining a high standard this season. The girls program sent five grapplers to the 2025 girls state wrestling tournament. Those participants were able t...
MHS boys grapplers will reload
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The Monarch boys wrestling team is pictured from left, front row, Carter Shank, Keegen Andrews, Logan Adelsberger, Cameron Taylor, Kyle Dillbeck, Bronson Davis, Kaine Boster and Logan Acker; second row, assistant coach Joey Robinson, William Stevens, Connor Wilson, Kaylor Niemi, Kameron Michalak, Oliver Fox, Brian Waller, Brayden Shuster, Jacob Bates, Benjamin Jones, Liam Parrish, Alex Weigand, Liam Limbacher, and assistant coach Roy Schweinfurth; third row, assistant coach Larry Hobbs, Logan Shaw, Aiden White, Mason Shaw, Brodie Durst, Henry Fitz, Maxwell Immel, Evan Mercer, Trent Sharp, Brennan Hoffer, Griffen Beery, Jackson Williams and head coach Nate Andrews; fourth row, assistant coach Lenard Andrews, Cooper Shasky, Mason Shasky, Vincent Goodman, Leon Smith, Cayden Hudson, Cole Clemans, Alexander Mercer, Hudson Bryant, Berkley Behrens and assistant coach Dylan Bender. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 9, 2025
This winter is a reloading season for Marysville’s boys wrestling team. The Monarchs sent five grapplers to the 2025 OHSAA state wrestling tournament. Despite key seniors departing from the program, t...
Bowling teams hope to continue climb up area ladder
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Members of Marysville High School’s varsity boys bowling team are from left, front row, Ethan Brown, Corbin Levings, Lucas Hoffman and Chris Cantleberry; second row, assistant coach James Young, Carson Blevins, Maison Ray, Kyle Teters and head coach Greg Ray; third row, assistant coach Jonathan Cusack, Hayden Cotterell, Kai Kozlik and Grayson Young. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2025
Marysville’s boys and girls bowling teams are hoping to continue the climb up the ladder among central Ohio bowling teams. The Monarch boys finished with an overall record of 5-7 last winter. Returnin...
Letter winners return for Marysville swimming teams
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Members of Marysville High School’s swimming program are from left, front row, Aurora Matsuura, Ada Pancallo, Madison Corbett, Elara Baumbarger, Lili Kis, Julie Zink, Colton Rush, Lucy Goodwin and Ciara Dove; second row, coach Michael Waun, Nora Shepherd, Halle Ruby, Emma Hubbard, Ethan Keifer, Kailyn Ellinger, Eva Barlett, Matthew Cadiang, Sadie Dove and Trey Greenbaum III; back row, Carter Pancallo, Tommy Rosepiler, Brady Watkins, Mack Weithman, Brady Cordonnier, Rylan Brown, Mason Bailey, Patrick Filbret, Cody Byrd and Connor Forgette. Not pictured, coach Beth DeLauter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2025
There are a number of returning letter winners for the Marysville High School boys and girls swimming teams. Veterans on the boys roster are Rylan Brown (50 Free and 100 Free), Cody Byrd (100 Breastst...
Veteran talent returns for MHS boys cagers
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Members of Marysville’s boys varsity basketball team are from left, front row, Drew Hughes, Drew Chaffin, Cole Brewer and Owen Graves; second row, Myles Forrester, Ben Coil, Kellen Carter, Brennan Adkins and assistant coach Josh Smith; back row, head coach Mark Tinklenberg, Dawson Taylor, Levi Crouso and assistant coach Jamey Collins. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2025
A wealth of talent will return for Marysville High School’s boys basketball team. The Monarchs’ seniors – Dawson Taylor, Brennan Adkins, Cole Brewer, Levi Crouso, Ben Coil, Owen Graves and Drew Chaffi...
Lady Monarchs have new basketball coach
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Marysville’s girls varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Val Brito, Kadi Strahm, Ainlsey Rogan, Kenzie Kempton and Jovie Traucht; back row, head coach Chris Freeman, Regan Duke, Jenna Hackworth, Riley Duke, Addie Altizer, Laine Dumbauld, assistant coach Morgan Ross, Kelsey Strahm and assistant coach Hannah Schaefer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2025
A new head coach is at the helm of the Marysville High School girls basketball squad. Chris Freeman, who formerly coached both boys and girls hoops at Bunsold Middle School, has taken over the Lady Mo...
MHS boys cagers fall in double OT to Celtics
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By Tim Miller 
December 9, 2025
Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg said he was basically at a loss for very many words after a recent loss to Dublin Jerome. “There’s really not much to say,” said Tinklenbe...
Monarch grapplers go 3-1 in Findlay duals tournament
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Marysville’s Trent Sharp (black) scrambles with Napoleon’s Felix Rodriguez (purple) during the fourth round of dual matches. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
December 9, 2025
Marysville’s boys wrestling team mustered a fifth-place finish at the Findlay Lee’s Chicken Duals this past weekend. The Monarchs ventured to Findlay High School and went 3-1 in dual meet matches. The...
Panther boys top West Liberty-Salem
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Alek Orders of Fairbanks takes a shot in this file photo. Orders led FHS with 13 points during a victory over West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 8, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys basketball team upped its record to 2-0 with a 53-45 victory at West Liberty-Salem. The Panthers trailed 12-11 after the opening quarter and 24-23 at the halftime break. The Tigers man...
Lady Cat cagers split weekend contests
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North Union’s Emma McElroy, right, sets up the offense against Shawnee on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Bob Putman 
December 8, 2025
The North Union girls basketball squad  had a very busy weekend, playing games on Saturday and Sunday. The Lady Cats split the two games, winning at home on Saturday against Shawnee (67-44) and losing...
Jonathan Alder’s Bauer will play baseball at Ashland University
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Jonathan Alder’s Garrett Bauer delivers a pitch during a 2025 game. Bauer will continue his diamond career at Ashland University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
December 2, 2025
A member of Jonathan Alder’s baseball program will continue the sport after his 2026 senior season. Garrett Bauer recently announced he will play the diamond sport at Ashland University. Bauer was a m...
Monarch gridders earn special awards
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These Marysville High School football players earned honors in the Ohio Capital Conference (Cardinal Division) for the 2025 season. From left in the photo on the left are MHS’ first-team honorees. They are JJ Henry, Jackson Snyder, Brock Powers and Brady Carper. Second-team OCC honorees are pictured from left in the photo on the right, Grady Evans, Ryan Melish, Isaac Heller, Carter Dunn and Maour Saidy. (Photos submitted)
By Tim Miller 
December 2, 2025
JJ Henry (left) and Brock Powers earned Marysville High School’s football Golden Lion Award for 2025. (Photo submitted) The Bill Hecker Homecoming award for 2025 has been presented to, from left, JJ H...
Marysville, Fairbanks girls cagers win games; remain unbeaten early in 2025-26 campaign
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In the left photo, Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth (23) goes up for a basket. In the photo to the right, Kadi Strahm hits a jumper. They helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a victory over Lancaster. MHS now stands at 3-0 for the season. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller
By Tim Miller 
December 1, 2025
Marysville’s girls basketball squad pummeled Lancaster, 61-32, over the weekend. In doing so, the Lady Monarchs won their third consecutive game to begin the 2025-2026 campaign. The score was deadlock...
Pioneer boys bowlers top NU
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By Bob Putman 
November 28, 2025
The Jonathan Alder boys bowling team averaged 205 in its individual games and went on to a 2704-2279 victory over North Union on Tuesday at Dragon Lanes. The Pioneers had seven individual games of 200...
Triad, Jonathan Alder lady hoopsters drop games
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By Tim Miller 
November 28, 2025
Triad’s girls basketball team slipped to 0-2 with a 58-32 loss to Riverside. Taylor Queen tallied 11 points and five rebounds, while Gracie Martin finished with eight points, five steals and seven reb...
Lady Cats notch win over River Valley
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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (12) drives to the basket in this file photo. Lindsey helped lead the Lady Cats past River Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
November 28, 2025
The path was a little rocky for the North Union girls basketball team on Tuesday during its non-league game at River Valley. However, the Lady Cats were able to overcome the obstacles to finish with a...
MHS girls roll to easy triumph over Olentangy Orange
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Marysville’s Kelsey Strahm (40) is fouled while driving to the basket against Olentangy Orange. The Lady Monarchs rolled to a 58-36 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
November 28, 2025
Marysville girls basketball coach Chris Freeman said during the preseason he hoped a relentless defense would lead to transition baskets throughout the campaign. The Lady Monarchs (2-0) came through w...
MHS grad Johnson has standout game during Columbia’s final football contest of 2025 season
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Marysville High School graduate Griff Johnson is pictured running the football for Columbia University. Johnson finished the 2025 season with 203 yards rushing against Cornell. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
November 28, 2025
A former Marysville High School football standout ended his 2025 collegiate season on a big note. Griff Johnson, a 2023 MHS graduate, recently completed his redshirt sophomore gridiron season at Colum...
Local principal gives views on high school NIL
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By Tim Miller 
November 28, 2025
High school athletes in Ohio may now take advantage of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, as recently approved by school administrators throughout the state. A local high school administrator talke...
Pickers wrap up regular season; bowl games looming
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November 26, 2025
This is the final regular-season Pigskin Pickers for 2025. We have no more high school games for the season and we are ending with the slate of games that includes The Game between The Ohio State Univ...
Marysville swimmers defeat Teays Valley
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Marysville’s Brady Watkins, left, and Halle Ruby are pictured competing in events against Teays Valley on Monday. Both MHS teams won their meets. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
November 26, 2025
Marysville’s boys and girls swimming teams opened the 2025-2026 season on Monday by hosting Teays Valley. The boys team scored a 120-29 victory, while the girls claimed a 122-44 triumph. There was a b...
Lindsey named NU’s player of game
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By Tim Miller 
November 26, 2025
North Union played the only football game involving a local high school team last Friday. The Wildcats (9-5) dropped a 35-21 verdict to Indian Lake (11-2) during the Division V, Region 20 championship...
Local high school grapplers gain more experience at district all-star event
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Jonathan Alder’s Nixon Baker (right) scrambles against Marysville’s Jack Williams (left) during the first period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
November 26, 2025
As the weather sends high school sports spectators indoors, wrestling rooms across the state are heating up. High school wrestling fans recently witnessed a glimpse of what the upcoming season will br...
North Union football squad finishes 2025 campaign with historic run
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North Union’s Griffin Osborne (14) has his jersey stretched by an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats ended a season for the history books during the Division V, Region 20 championship game that was played at Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
November 25, 2025
A review of the 2025 football season for North Union will have the look of what the Wildcats were in the first half of the season and what happened in the second half. The play over the first six week...
Triad VB success could be template for entire sports department
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Triad’s Kimber Instine (left) sends the ball over the net during a 2025 match at Fairbanks. Instine helped the Lady Cardinals to 13 victories during the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
November 25, 2025
The old strategy of hard work paying off is a tried-and-true formula. Triad’s volleyball program, under the leadership of first-year head coach Kim Staten, proved hard work - accompanied by players bu...