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Monarch girls LAX squad wins two matches
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Marysville’s Makenzie Paugh (left) tries to move past a CSG defender during a home game earlier this season. The sophomore Lady Monarch accounted for one goal against Newark and six against Findlay during recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch girls LAX squad wins two matches
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 15, 2025
Marysville’s girls lacrosse team recorded a pair of recent victories. The Lady Monarchs improved to 4-3 overall following a 15-3 road win over Newark and a 14-4 home triumph against Findlay. MHS quell...
North Union baseball team falls to London
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Ashton Haubiel of North Union gets down in his defensive stance during a game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
North Union baseball team falls to London
By Bob Putman 
April 14, 2025
In a back-and-forth Central Buckeye Conference baseball game, London outlasted North Union, earning a 12-7 victory Friday at North Union. Things were pretty quiet through the first innings as North Un...
MHS softball squad sweeps pair of games
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Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner prepares to release a pitch in this file photo. Bumgarner was the winning pitcher during a game against Mathews High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS softball squad sweeps pair of games
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Marysville’s varsity softball team swept a doubleheader on Saturday. The Lady Monarchs opened with a 6-5 victory (extra innings) over Grove City and took the nightcap by a 4-2 verdict over Mathews. Th...
Triad Cardinals fall to Madison-Plains
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Triad Cardinals fall to Madison-Plains
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 14, 2025
Triad’s baseball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss to Madison-Plains last week, 11-0. The Cardinals fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Golden Eagles managed to sc...
Jonathan Alder girls diamond team topples Graham
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Jonathan Alder girls diamond team topples Graham
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 14, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s softball squad snapped a four-game losing skid with a 14-4 victory over Graham. The Lady Pioneers improved to 3-6 overall in the regular season following the win. JA also claimed its ...
Monarch boys LAX squad wins
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Marysville’s Lincoln Engle (41) works his way to the crease while being guarded by Westerville Central’s Sullivan Fahey during the first half of action. The Monarch accounted for three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch boys LAX squad wins
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 14, 2025
Marysville’s boys lacrosse team is playing more in sync. That was apparent during the team’s 6-3 win over visiting Westerville Central Thursday night. “I am happy with the team and happy with where we...
Lady Panther softball squad adds another conference triumph
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Lady Panther softball squad adds another conference triumph
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Fairbanks’ softball squad remained unbeaten in Ohio Heritage Conference action. The Lady Panthers are 5-0 in the circuit and 8-1 overall after their 14-1 victory over Greeneview. The contest was short...
MHS baseball success continues with win over Bishop Hartley
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Marysville’s Rocco Marchetti dives safely back into first base. Marchetti drove in a run during the Monarchs’ 2-1 victory over Columbus Bishop Hartley (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS baseball success continues with win over Bishop Hartley
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Isaiah Brooks scattered a trio of hits and struck out seven as Marysville’s varsity baseball squad edged Columbus Bishop Hartley, 2-1, on Thursday. Brooks issued three walks and did not surrender an e...
JA, MHS netters have mixed results
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JA, MHS netters have mixed results
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned back London 3-2. Match results were as follows: Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Thoman (L) 6-1, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) beat Davitt (L) 6-4, 6-1; -Capell (L...
Darby Creek ownership changes
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Pictured is the clubhouse at Darby Creek Golf Course. The Orchard Road facility has changed ownership. Pictured in the inset are new owners Jim and Fay Cox. (File photos)
Darby Creek ownership changes
By Tim Miller 
April 14, 2025
For the first time in more than three decades, there is new ownership of Darby Creek Golf Course. Jim and Fay Cox recently closed on the deal to purchase the golf course located on Orchard Road near F...
Sines’ late-game RBIs push Lady Panthers past Mechanicsburg
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Fairbanks third baseman Macy Kise (34) chases a Mechanicsburg base runner back toward the bag. The Lady Panthers recorded an out during the rundown enroute to a 2-1 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Sines’ late-game RBIs push Lady Panthers past Mechanicsburg
By Tim Miller 
April 11, 2025
“We had two runners in scoring position and I knew I had to put the ball in play.” That was Maddi Sines’ assessment as she strode to the plate in the home half of the sixth inning on Wednesday. The Fa...
Lady Monarchs drop marathon softball contest to Olentangy
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Lady Monarchs drop marathon softball contest to Olentangy
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 11, 2025
Marysville’s softball team was brought back down to earth Wednesday night following a 27-16 conference loss at Olentangy. The outcome harkened to more of a football score than a diamond result. The co...
Marysville varsity baseball team topples Dublin Jerome
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Marysville varsity baseball team topples Dublin Jerome
By Tim Miller 
April 11, 2025
Marysville’s varsity baseball team ran its record to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division with a 10-3 verdict at Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs rapped eight hits and were ...
Fairbanks squad falls to ‘Burg Indians
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Fairbanks squad falls to ‘Burg Indians
By Tim Miller 
April 11, 2025
Fairbanks’ baseball team slipped to 1-3 on the season with a 14-1 setback at the hands of Mechanicsburg. Leading 2-1 after the top of the second, the Indians plated 12 runs over the next three innings...
Jonathan Alder netters earn triumph
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Jonathan Alder netters earn triumph
By Tim Miller 
April 11, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team got back on the winning track with a 3-2 verdict over Hilliard Bradley. Match results were as follows: Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Hanks (HB) 6-2, 6-4; -Ma...
NU drops baseball contest
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NU drops baseball contest
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 11, 2025
North Union’s baseball team suffered its fifth consecutive loss and its second straight conference shortcoming. The Wildcats dropped a 9-0 decision to Tecumseh. The visiting Arrows notched their first...
Barton fans 15 in JA win; Harper drives in five runs as Panther girls triumph
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Jonathan Alder pitcher Tyler Barton prepares to deliver a pitch to the plate. Barton struck out 15 during a 6-0 win over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Barton fans 15 in JA win; Harper drives in five runs as Panther girls triumph
By Tim Miller 
April 10, 2025
Jonathan Alder pitcher Tyler Barton had a stellar game when the Pioneers topped London, 6-0. Barton finished one error away from a perfect game. He fanned 15 and did not yield a hit or walk a batter. ...
Cardinals fall twice to WLS
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Cardinals fall twice to WLS
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 10, 2025
Triad’s baseball team struggled to put runs together during a two-game series against West Liberty-Salem. The Cardinals fell to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The team began its ...
Jonathan Alder netters drop pair of matches
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Jonathan Alder netters drop pair of matches
By Tim Miller 
April 10, 2025
Bellefontaine scored a 4-1 victory over Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team. The lone Pioneer win came at first singles when Gideon Sullivan downed Sims 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. Other match results were as follow...
North Union loses softball game to Tecumseh
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North Union loses softball game to Tecumseh
By Bob Putman 
April 10, 2025
North Union lost 9-6 to Tecumseh on Tuesday in softball action at North Union. The Lady Cats (5-4) took the early lead, scoring three runs in the third inning. Tecumseh (5-1) tallied six times in the ...
Home runs power Marysville girls past Dublin Jerome
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Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner (5) delivers a pitch during the top of the first inning to an opposing batter. The Lady Monarch recorded three strikeouts in the team’s win over Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Home runs power Marysville girls past Dublin Jerome
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 9, 2025
Marysville’s softball team swung for the fences during its home opener against Dublin Jerome. The Lady Monarchs made quick work of the visiting Celtics (0-4) to the tune of a 13-1 run-rule win. “We ha...
Jonathan Alder softball, Panther baseball squads fall
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Jonathan Alder softball, Panther baseball squads fall
By Tim Miller 
April 9, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s softball team slipped to 2-5 on the season with a 12-6 setback at the hands of arch-rival London. The Lady Pioneers held a 3-1 lead after the visitors’ portion of the fourth inning. T...
Monarchs pull out baseball win over Dublin Jerome Celtics
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Mason Springs of Marysville heads toward third base during his home run trot against Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Monarchs pull out baseball win over Dublin Jerome Celtics
By Tim Miller 
April 9, 2025
A baseball game can turn in quick fashion… almost on a dime. The Marysville Monarchs saw that happen to them Monday evening during a 4-2 victory over Dublin Jerome. MHS was sailing along behind the st...
Pair of big innings lead Benjamin Logan to victory over Lady Cats
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North Union’s Leah Cox prepares to deliver a pitch. The Lady Cats fell to Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Pair of big innings lead Benjamin Logan to victory over Lady Cats
By Bob Putman 
April 9, 2025
Two big innings by Benjamin Logan proved to be too much for North Union during an 11-3 softball loss on Monday at North Union. The Central Buckeye Conference contest was originally scheduled to be pla...
Diamond squads win, drop games
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Diamond squads win, drop games
By Tim Miller 
April 8, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s baseball team rolled to a victory to begin the 2025 season. The Pioneers rapped 13 hits during an 18-0 run-rule victory over Columbus Bishop Ready. Jonathan Alder plated 13 runs in th...
Jonathan Alder senior baseball players decide on collegiate futures
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Pioneer hurler Tyler Barton (15) prepares to release a pitch. Barton will play college basetball at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder senior baseball players decide on collegiate futures
By Tim Miller 
April 8, 2025
A couple of Jonathan Alder High School baseball players have announced where they will play on the collegiate level. Seniors Jace Schrock and Tyler Barton will respectively play at Taylor University a...
Jonathan Alder LAX coach says lessons can be learned after loss to Columbus DeSales
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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) splits in between two Stallion defenders during the first half of action. The senior Pioneer account for two goals in the team’s loss to St. Francis DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder LAX coach says lessons can be learned after loss to Columbus DeSales
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 8, 2025
Every loss has a lesson that resides for those who suffer a setback. That is what Jonathan Alder’s boys’ lacrosse team will have to learn following a 17-3 loss to the defending Division II state champ...
Marysville girls lacrosse coach sees positives despite loss to Columbus School for Girls
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Marysville’s Aubrey Montgomery (21) tries to find an opening in the opposing defense during the first half of action last Saturday. The Lady Monarch accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to Columbus School for Girls. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Marysville girls lacrosse coach sees positives despite loss to Columbus School for Girls
By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 7, 2025
Marysville’s girls lacrosse head coach is seeing the positives following the team’s 14-4 loss to Columbus School for Girls over the weekend. “Honestly, I am excited about the way they played,” MHS hea...
North Union track and field athletes compete at Colonel Crawford
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North Union track and field athletes compete at Colonel Crawford
By Bob Putman 
April 7, 2025
North Union’s track teams competed Friday in the Grove-Keller Invitational at Colonel Crawford High School. The Lady Cats finished eighth with 42 points, while the boys team was 11th with 19.5 points....