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Wildcat gridders will face unbeaten Urbana for 2024 Homecoming contest
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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) hands the ball off to Tyler Krebehenne. The Wildcats will host Urbana for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Wildcat gridders will face unbeaten Urbana for 2024 Homecoming contest
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2024
For the second straight week, North Union will venture into the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference. Following last week’s 35-0 loss to Jonathan Alder, the Wildcats will conclude t...
Marysville netters fall to Olentangy Berlin
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Marysville netters fall to Olentangy Berlin
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2024
Olentangy Berlin beat Marysville’s girls tennis team 3-2. “The ladies fought hard, but came up short on a team victory,” said coach Bill Romine. “Natalie Fair pulled out a victory at second singles an...
Lady Monarch soccer squad falls to Olentangy Braves
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Marysville’s Aspen Scythes (15) heads the ball toward Olentangy’s goal during the second half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Monarch soccer squad falls to Olentangy Braves
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 19, 2024
Marysville’s girls soccer team is still searching for its first win of the season following a 1-0 loss to Olentangy. “I mean, we lost but there are positive things to take away from this game,” MHS he...
Perfect Pigskin predictions posted by pair
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Perfect Pigskin predictions posted by pair
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2024
A pair of Pigskin Pickers posted undefeated records last week. Two others came pretty close. Sports editor Tim Miller and managing editor Chad Williamson correctly picked the winners of all eight game...
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Jonathan Alder spikers turn back Tecumseh
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad won for the ninth time in 12 matches with a 25-8, 25-9, 25-12 verdict over Tecumseh. The Lady Pioneers are now 3-2 in the Central Buckeye Conference. Ali Hayes tallie...
North Union girls notch second volleyball triumph in as many days
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North Union girls notch second volleyball triumph in as many days
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2024
Playing matches on back-to-back nights has become a regular happening this year for the North Union volleyball team. Lady Cat head coach Alexis Maenz, however, has been pleased with how her team has h...
Lady Monarchs swept in three volleyball sets
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Marysville’s Kassey Stidham (10) goes for a kill against Thomas Worthington. MHS dropped the OCC match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs swept in three volleyball sets
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2024
Thomas Worthington took control of the net during the opening set and swept an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division volleyball match from Marysville. The Cardinals battered the front line en rout...
NU spikers capture five-set marathon at Reynoldsburg
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North Union’s Lexi Wills (8) delivers a hit toward Reynoldsburg’s defense during the second set. The junior Lady Cat recorded 13 kills against the Lady Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU spikers capture five-set marathon at Reynoldsburg
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 18, 2024
North Union’s volleyball squad came out on the positive side of a five-set battle at Reynoldsburg. The Lady Cats previously came up short against Benjamin Logan last Thursday in a four-set ordeal. The...
High school gridders earn player of the week honors
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The Journal-Tribune has named its football players of the week. They are from left, Ethan Clarridge, Marysville; Ryker Green, Fairbaks; Colton Thomas, Triad; Tyler Krebehenne, North Union, and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
High school gridders earn player of the week honors
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2024
When the Journal-Tribune sets out to name its football players of the week, it’s generally the big ball carriers, pass catchers or quarterbacks – in other words, the so-called “skill” position players...
Coach says Monarchs must put points on board
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Marysville’s Brady Carper (11) attempts to grab a loose ball against Hilliard Bradley. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Brody McSwords (6). MHS will host Hilliard Davidson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Coach says Monarchs must put points on board
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2024
“We’ve got to score points.” That understatement comes from Marysville High School football coach Brent Johnson. It, however, is something the Monarchs haven’t been able to do very much through the fi...
FHS Panthers seeking above .500 mark with road game at Greenon
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Fairbanks quarterback Carter Miller (5) picks up yardage against Springfield Catholic Central. FHS will attempt to push its record past the .500 mark during Friday’s game at Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS Panthers seeking above .500 mark with road game at Greenon
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2024
With the midway point of the 2024 regular season on the horizon, Fairbanks will look to push over the .500 mark on the gridiron. The Panthers will take a 2-2 record on the road to Greenon (0-4) on Fri...
MHS netters place third during doubles tourney
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Sophia Hacker and Nyla Baumbarger (pictured) of Marysville competed during the Lady Monarch doubles tournament. They placed fourth. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
MHS netters place third during doubles tourney
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2024
Marysville High School’s varsity girls tennis squad placed third in the team standings during the fourth-annual Lady Monarch doubles tournament. MHS’ first doubles team of Emily Ingle and Linnea Oloff...
Monarch cross country runners capture top honors during Newark Invitational
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From left, Marysville’s Maggie Foust and Bailey Gross lead the front pack at the Newark XC Invitational. (Photo submitted)
Monarch cross country runners capture top honors during Newark Invitational
By Tim Miller 
September 18, 2024
Marysville High School’s cross country squads turned in dominant performances during the recent Newark High School Invitational. Both the boys and girls ran away from the competition. The boys finishe...
Jonathan Alder girls soccer team blanks Allen East
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Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Piciano (13) tries to maintain possession while mid-air against Allen East’s Rilynn Jones (12) during the second half of action. The sophomore Lady Pioneer notched two goals in her team’s 3-0 win over Allen East. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder girls soccer team blanks Allen East
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 16, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team claimed its third straight win following a 3-0 victory over Allen East on Saturday. The Lady Pioneers began this season experiencing four consecutive losses with the...
NU girls take runner-up honors at Triad Invitational
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NU girls take runner-up honors at Triad Invitational
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2024
North Union finished second this past weekend during the girls race at the Triad Invitational. The Lady Cats totaled 44 points, five points behind first-place Urbana. Kennedy Ludwig of NU was the indi...
Panther cross country runners compete in meets
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Panther cross country runners compete in meets
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2024
Fairbanks’ girls and boys cross country teams competed in the recent Michigan State Invitational for prep squads. The Lady Panthers placed 16th out of 16 teams. Individual results for the girls were a...
Panther soccer squad downs Greeneview in OHC match
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Panther soccer squad downs Greeneview in OHC match
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2024
Nolan Baker and Kaden Procuniar both tallied goals during a Fairbanks boys soccer match. The Panthers edged Greeneview, 2-1. Nate Russell turned away six shots in the goal for FHS. Fairbanks improved ...
FHS VB team tops Springfield Catholic Central
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Maddi Sines of Fairbanks rifles the ball past defenders in this file photo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS VB team tops Springfield Catholic Central
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2024
A victory over Springfield Catholic Central kept Fairbanks’ volleyball squad unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Lady Panthers’ 25-15, 25-16, 25-16 verdict put FHS’ mark at 7-0 in the circui...
NU golfers edge Graham
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NU golfers edge Graham
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2024
North Union’s girls golfers defeated Graham 200-201 during a recent match. It was the Lady Cats’ first win over Graham since 2019. Kalyee Rensel (47) and Brynn Spencer (54) each shot their personal be...
Jonathan Alder spikers sweep CBC rival London
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Ali Hayes of JA blasts the balls over potential blockers in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers swept London in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder spikers sweep CBC rival London
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2024
The Lady Pioneer volleyball team swept London in straight sets during a recent match. Jonathan Alder downed its Central Buckeye Conference rival by scores of 25-17, 25-19, 26-24. JA evened its CBC mar...
Lady Monarch tennis squad edges Thomas Worthington
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Marysville’s first doubles team of Ada Burhanna and Emily Ingle (pictured) won their match against Thomas Worthington. They helped the Lady Monarchs beat the Cardinals, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarch tennis squad edges Thomas Worthington
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2024
Marysville High School’s girls tennis squad got back on the winning track during a recent match. The Lady Monarchs upped their record to 8-5 with a 3-2 triumph over Thomas Worthington. MHS captured th...
Cardinals drop game to Madison-Plains
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Triad quarterback Caden Everhart (14) finds running room against Madison Plains. The Cardinals fell to the Golden Eagles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
Cardinals drop game to Madison-Plains
By Mac Cordell 
September 14, 2024
Following Triad’s 38-14 loss to Ohio Heritage Conference foe Madison-Plains, Cardinal head coach Mike Braun said his team would need to make improvements if it wanted to get into the win column next w...
Pioneers roll past North Union in local grid rivalry
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Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) attempts to find an opening while North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) and Max Ruhl (63) close in on the scrambling quarterback. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Pioneers roll past North Union in local grid rivalry
By Bob Putman 
September 14, 2024
A high school football game is scheduled for 48 minutes of clock time. Jonathan Alder needed just 10 minutes of that clock time to pretty much put its non-league contest against North Union away at Jo...
MHS still searching for victory after loss to Bradley
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Marysville’s Brady Carper (11) punches the ball away from a Hilliard Bradley receiver Friday night. The Monarchs dropped to 0-4 with a 21-3 setback. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
MHS still searching for victory after loss to Bradley
By Chad Williamson 
September 14, 2024
Marysville is off to its worst football start of the millennium, dropping to 0-4 after a 21-3 loss to Hilliard Bradley Friday night. The winless first month of games has not happened in the 2000’s and...
Panthers even record at 2-2 with big win over Springfield Catholic Central
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Evan Wiedmann of Fairbanks runs in the final yards of a touchdown pass against Springfield Catholic Central. The Panthers rolled to a 50-13 victory and evened their record at 2-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers even record at 2-2 with big win over Springfield Catholic Central
By Tim Miller 
September 14, 2024
Fairbanks High School football coach David Carroll had to struggle to be heard above the boisterous celebration of the locker room Friday evening. “I’m glad to see them happy and celebrating,” said Ca...
NU soccer team downs WJ
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North Union’s Emma Justice maneuvers the ball past West Jefferson defenders. The Lady Cats won their second match of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
NU soccer team downs WJ
By Tim Miller 
September 13, 2024
North Union ended a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over West Jefferson on Wednesday in girls soccer play at North Union. The lone goal came at the 35:59 mark of the second half. Freshman Zoni...
MHS netters drop contest to Olentangy
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Natalie Fair of MHS is pictured during a 2024 match. She won her singles match against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS netters drop contest to Olentangy
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 13, 2024
Marysville’s varsity tennis team slipped to 7-6 overall after a 3-2 setback at the hands of Olentangy. The Lady Monarchs are 0-2 in the Ohio Capital Conference’s Cardinal Division. Natalie Fair claime...
North Union golfers split
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North Union golfers split
By Bob Putman 
September 13, 2024
The North Union boys golf team lost 157-165 to Springfield Shawnee. Miles Hall paced the Wildcats with a 37. Jaxon Jolliff posted a 37 and was followed by Ethan Monroe (42), Reese Spriggs (47), Wyatt ...
Monarch golf squads finish OCC portion of schedules
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Monarch golf squads finish OCC portion of schedules
By Tim Miller 
September 13, 2024
The Marysville High School girls golf squad placed fourth during the final Ohio Capital Conference match of the season. Dublin Jerome earned first-place honors during the outing with a team score of 2...