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By Bob Putman

February 4, 2025

Central District high school girls basketball teams learned who they will be playing in post-season competition on Sunday as state-wide seeding meetings were held. This is the second year that ranking...

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Kennedy McGrath (12) of Jonathan Alder eyes the basket in this file photo. McGrath scored 15 points during the Lady Pioneers’ win over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA girls top Kenton Ridge

By Tim Miller

February 4, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s girls cagers got back on the winning track over the weekend. The Lady Pioneers upped their overall record to 5-14 and their Central Buckeye Conference mark to 2-7 with a 44-33 verdict...

Monarchs fall to Liberty on Hall of Fame night

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Marysville’s CJ Collins (3) flips in a baseline bucket against Olentangy Liberty. Collins tallied 32 points in the loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarchs fall to Liberty on Hall of Fame night

By Tim Miller

February 4, 2025

Hall of Fame night at Marysville High School brought a formidable boys basketball opponent to town on Saturday. Olentangy Liberty, ranked No. 4 in the state’s Division I poll, brought its 13-3 record ...

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Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel drives for a layup during the first half of action against London. The junior notched eight points in the team’s road win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Alder Pioneers top London in overtime

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 3, 2025

Area high school basketball fans got their money’s worth on Friday. The rematch between Jonathan Alder and London had all the makings of a hotly-contested matchup. As the gym overflowed, the Pioneers ...

NU Lady Cats capture fourth straight CBC championship

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North Union clinched a fourth straight Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title on Saturday with a 63-39 win over Indian Lake. Team members are, from left, head coach Mitchell Loomis, Kennedy Harrah, Gabby Lindsey, Reeslyn Riffle, Emma McElroy, Brenna Martino, Catherine Hinkle, Kailyn Colegrove, Morgan Mask, Kailin McElroy, Glory Blevins and assistant coach Taylor Day. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU Lady Cats capture fourth straight CBC championship

By Bob Putman

February 3, 2025

The coach is not the same as the previous three years and players have come and gone. But the end result for the North Union girls basketball team is repeating what was done in each of the three years...

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North Union hoopsters finish with mixed results

By Bob Putman

February 3, 2025

North Union got off to a fast start but could not maintain the momentum and lost 55-49 to Graham on Friday in Central Buckeye Conference boys basketball play. The game was played at Graham. The Wildca...

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Ryker Green of Fairbanks goes up for a basket in this file photo. The Panthers rolled to a victory over West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers notch win over West Jefferson

By Tim Miller

February 3, 2025

As they have done for much of the 2024-25 season, the Fairbanks boys basketball team took care of business on Friday. The Panthers ran their overall record to 18-1 and their Ohio Heritage Conference N...

Monarchs rally for victory over Olentangy; mark third straight win

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Marysville’s Cole Brewer (24) goes up for a basket on Friday against Olentangy. Brewer tallied 18 points during the Monarchs’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarchs rally for victory over Olentangy; mark third straight win

By Tim Miller

February 3, 2025

Marysville’s boys basketball squad hit a rough stretch of games as the calendar turned from 2024 to 2025. It got to the point where head coach Mark Tinklenberg and his staff laid it all on the line to...

Lady Monarch grapplers reach individual 100-win milestone

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Marysville’s Lori Grimes (left) and Desi Lee (right) get their hands raised during a home dual meet against Gahanna Lincoln earlier this week. Both Lady Monarchs joined Addi Lyon as the latest members of the program’s 100-career win club. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch grapplers reach individual 100-win milestone

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 1, 2025

Progress can only be achieved when the smaller cogs in a machine do their jobs at an exceptional level. The girls wrestling program at Marysville High School has made that progress very apparent in th...

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NU girls hoop squad defeated at Harvest Prep

By Bob Putman

February 1, 2025

North Union’s girls hoop squad lost for just the second time this season on Thursday as the Lady Cats were defeated 76-43 at Harvest Prep, They were in contention in the first half, trailing 38-32 at ...

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MHS back searching for football coach

By Tim Miller

February 1, 2025

If you thought Marysville High School had a new head football coach, think again. Chase Longwell, the co-offensive coordinator at Hilliard Darby, will not be taking over the position from the retired ...

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FHS bowlers down Triad

By Bob Putman

February 1, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls bowling team defeated Triad 1939-1731. Bella Nichols led the Lady Panthers with game scores of 130 and 211 for a 341 series. She was followed by Lily Vollrath (154-156-310), Amelia Ni...

JA Lady Pioneers allow game to slip away against Southeastern

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Jonathan Alder’s Taegan Whitaker eyes the basket during a game against Southeastern. Also pictured for JA is Natalie Walker (11). The Lady Pioneers dropped the non-conference game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA Lady Pioneers allow game to slip away against Southeastern

By Tim Miller

February 1, 2025

A 44-36 setback at the hands of Southeastern was a game the Jonathan Alder girls basketball team allowed to slip through its hands. The Lady Pioneers held the lead for a decent portion of the non-conf...

Marysville girls grapplers have no trouble defeating Gahanna during dual competition

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Marysville’s Cameron Leng (bottom) elevates Gahanna Lincoln’s Emma Abrams (top) for a takedown on the edge of the mat during the match at 115 pounds. The Lady Monarch outscored Abrams 22-4 for a technical fall. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville girls grapplers have no trouble defeating Gahanna during dual competition

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 31, 2025

Marysville’s girls wrestling team claimed a dominant 61-8 victory Wednesday night during a home dual meet against Gahanna-Lincoln. Following a strong weekend during the Iron Maiden Tournament in Belle...

Panthers clinch fifth consecutive Ohio Heritage Conference North Division boys basketball crown

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Fairbanks senior Holtz Maine (44) goes up for a basket. The Panthers’ victory at Greeneview clinched the program’s fifth consecutive Ohio Heritage Conference North Division championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers clinch fifth consecutive Ohio Heritage Conference North Division boys basketball crown

By Tim Miller

January 31, 2025

Fairbanks’ 55-27 victory at Greeneview on Wednesday continued the team’s dominance on the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division boys basketball stage. The win upped the Panthers’ (17-1 overall) conf...

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JA hoopsters roll past Raiders

By Tim Miller

January 31, 2025

A 74-20 victory over Benjamin Logan elevated Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball record to 14-3 overall and 7-1 in the Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division. The Pioneers raced to a 22-4 margi...

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Bunsold cagers split during regular season finales

By Tim Miller

January 31, 2025

The Bunsold Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball team finished the regular season 15-0 by knocking off Dublin Grizzell 56-41. Freddie Paul scored 22 points and Tayte Keller added 18. The eighth...

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Grid coach still needed

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...