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JA spikers snap skid with win over Urbana
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Peyton Hanna of Jonathan Alder delivers the ball past the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers snapped a three-match skid with a victory over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 13, 2024
A 25-16, 25-9, 25-18 triumph at Urbana snapped a three-match losing streak for Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball squad. The Lady Pioneers are now 7-3 overall and 1-2 in the Central Buckeye Conferenc...
Pioneer soccer team wins
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 13, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team remained undefeated in the Central Buckeye Conference following a 3-0 win over Graham. Seniors Fabrizio Fiorini and Mauro Musceilli stole the show for the Scarlet and...
Cardinals face tough task on road at Madison-Plains
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Triad’s Wyatt Smith (1) tries to find an opening in Southeastern’s defense after catching a pass from Cayden Everhart during last Friday’s home game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 13, 2024
Triad’s football squad seeks to get back on the winning track after last week’s setback. The Cardinals succumbed to Ohio Heritage Conference foe Southeastern at home, 35-13, as they struggled to get t...
Jonathan Alder gridders hope to get untracked against NU
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Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) receives a punt from Fairbanks during the first game of the regular season. Jonathan Alder hosts North Union this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 13, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s football team seeks to get back on track tonight by hosting Central Buckeye Conference cross-division rival North Union. The Pioneers have been on a downward trend since defeating Fai...
Miller maintains slight Pickers lead over Behrens, Cordell
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By Tim Miller 
September 12, 2024
Sports editor Tim Miller, publisher Kevin Behrens and reporter Mac Cordell are respectively ranked first and tied for second in the Pigskin Pickers race. Miller and Behrens both posted six wins in the...
NU Wildcats will face familiar rival in Jonathan Alder
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By Bob Putman 
September 12, 2024
The vibe the North Union football team had as it started this week’s practice had a different feel than it had been the previous two weeks. The main reason for the better feeling is a result of the Wi...
Panthers preparing to host Springfield Catholic
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Evan Wiedmann (14) of Fairbanks picks up yardage against Indian Lake. The Panthers will host Springfield Catholic Central on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 12, 2024
Fairbanks’ football team spent some time celebrating its first victory of the 2024 season. Fairbanks tasted victory for the first time last Friday at Cedarville. However, it probably didn’t last very ...
NU spikers battle to five-set triumph over Springfield Shawnee
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By Bob Putman 
September 12, 2024
One day after a dominating performance in defeating Cardington in three sets, the North Union volleyball team battled its way to a five-set victory over Springfield Shawnee on Tuesday at North Union. ...
Monarch girls swept on court by Dublin Jerome
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Marysville’s Bella Hackett (7) attempts to control the ball during a volleyball match against Dublin Jerome. Also pictured for the Lady Monarchs are Kenleigh Russell (8) and Emma Hamilton (11). MHS dropped the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 12, 2024
Points did not come easy for Marysville’s varsity volleyball squad during a home match against Dublin Jerome. The Celtics’ defense covered the floor very well, which made it difficult for the Lady Mon...
FHS volleyball team rebounds with win over Greeneview
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Fairbanks’ Liviann Maine (4) leaps for a spike during the first set against Greeneview. The Lady Panthers went on to sweep the visiting Rams during their conference matchup. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 12, 2024
Fairbanks’ volleyball team got back on the winning track after sweeping visiting Greeneview. The Lady Panthers were saddled with their second regular season loss last weekend by London (25-18, 25-19, ...
1994 FHS spikers honored
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 11, 2024
The Fairbanks High School volleyball program recently honored members of the 1994 state Final Four team. Pictured from left are, Tori White and Gracie Foster (both representing Brooke Tomlin), Elizabe...
JA girls win golf match
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 11, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s girls golfers defeated Kenton Ridge, 184-203. The Lady Pioneers are now 10-0 overall and 9-0 in the Central Buckeye Conference. The match included a career low by Natalie Hess with a ...
FHS soccer boys edge Jaguars despite handful of miscues
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Fairbanks’ Nolan Baker (black) takes a shot on Wellington’s goalkeeper during the first half of action. The sophomore Panther recorded two goals in the team’s win over the visiting Jaguars. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 11, 2024
Despite a 3-2-win, Fairbanks’ boys soccer victory didn’t come without some shortcomings. The Panthers’ last loss came against Worthington Christian, 2-0, on Aug. 26. Since then, Fairbanks notched thre...
NU Lady Cats sweep match from Cardington
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North Union’s Emma McElroy prepares to serve the ball during a victory over Cardington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 11, 2024
At the beginning of the 2024 season, members of the North Union volleyball team were not sure what was going to be in store for them. Not all of the questions have been answered, but with nearly half ...
Lady Pioneer spikers fall to Bishop Watterson
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad is in the midst of a difficult stretch. The Lady Pioneers (6-3) dropped their third consecutive match, losing 17-25, 16-25, 16-25 at Columbus Bishop Watterson. Addiso...
Jonathan Alder girls notch soccer triumph
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By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2024
The Lady Pioneers improved their soccer record to 2-4-0 overall and 2-1-0 in the conference with a 5-3 win at Graham High School. Caroline Timberlake tallied a pair of goals for Jonathan Alder. Olivia...
Journal-Tribune’s football players of week named
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This week’s players of the week are from left, Wyatt Arver, North Union; Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder; Caden Everhart, Triad; and Griffin Scheiderer, Marysville. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2024
Fairbanks and North Union picked up their first victories of the 2024 football season on Friday. The Panthers turned in a 38-21 verdict at Cedarville, while the Wildcats defeated Zane Trace, 14-8. Sen...
Monarch offense must develop consistency in order to win on road at Hilliard Bradley
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Marysville’s Waylon McDaniel goes for yardage during last week’s game against Lancaster. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Bradley on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2024
The Marysville High School football team will be back at it, traveling to Hilliard Bradley on Friday with the hopes of finding that elusive first victory of the 2024 campaign. The Monarchs (0-3) battl...
NU volleyball team tops Hamilton Township
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By Bob Putman 
September 10, 2024
The North Union volleyball team upped its season mark to 5-4 on Saturday with a three-set sweep of Hamilton Township at North Union. The Lady Cats won 25-16, 26-24, 25-19. Katelyn Zimmerman led the wa...
JA runners place first, second during McGowan Invitational
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Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker, left, is pictured competing during the 2023 Division II state cross country meet. Luker helped the Lady Pioneers finish first during the McGowan Invitational at Watkins Memorial High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 10, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys and girls cross country teams were at the top of the heap during the 2024 McGowan Invitational. The Scarlet and Black competed in the Division II varsity open portion of the meet...
Lady Panther spikers fall to London during day of other celebrations
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Madeleine Peffer (19) of Fairbanks sends the ball back at London defenders during a non-conference volleyball match. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers are Maddi Sines (27) and Allie Boyd (14). FHS dropped the contest in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 10, 2024
Saturday was a day to celebrate a portion of Fairbanks High School’s vast volleyball legacy. Members of the 1994 state Final Four squad were honored to mark the 30th anniversary of its accomplishments...
Jonathan Alder kicks way past Bexley
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Jonathan Alder’s Mauro Muscelli (14) passes the ball back to the middle part of the field during a home conference game against London earlier this season. The Pioneer recorded two assists during the team’s 2-0 win over Bexley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 9, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer squad claimed its fourth straight victory following a 2-0 win against Bexley on Saturday. The Pioneers were fresh off a 9-0 victory over Urbana three days prior. Saturday ...
MHS golfers drop match
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By Tim Miller 
September 9, 2024
Marysville’s girls golf team fell to Pickerington North, 164-170. Olivia Gratz of MHS had her best round of 38 and Ava Jackson carded a 40. Allee Forrider shot a  44. Jorja Ary and McKinley Samaniego ...
Fairbanks runners compete during Tiffin Invitational
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By Tim Miller 
September 9, 2024
Fairbanks’ boys and girls cross country teams competed during the Tiffin Invitational over the weekend. The Lady Panthers placed 17th in the 26-team field. Individual results for the girls were as fol...
Fairbanks captures volleyball victory
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By Tim Miller 
September 9, 2024
The Lady Panther volleyball team needed only a trio of sets to defeat Greenon. FHS claimed the victory by scores of 25-17, 25-16, 25-17. Madeleine Peffer led the squad with 12 kills. Maddi Sines finis...
FHS soccer squads win; Lady Monarchs fall in two games
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By Tim Miller 
September 9, 2024
Fairbanks’ girls upped their soccer record to 6-1-0 overall and 3-0-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Lady Panthers beat West Jefferson, 6-0. No details were available. Eli Feller tallied a pair ...
Lady Monarch tennis squad falls to Dublin Jerome Celtics
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Sami Haigh of Marysville returns the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs dropped a 4-1 verdict to Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 9, 2024
The Lady Monarch tennis squad dropped a 4-1 verdict to Dublin Jerome. The setback puts MHS’ overall record at 7-5 and 0-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division. Linnea Olofsson continued he...
Jonathan Alder spikers drop match to Bellefontaine
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Addison Schumacher (13) sets the ball for Peyton Hanna (20) during a recent Jonathan Alder volleyball match. JA fell in five sets to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 9, 2024
The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team fell to Bellefontaine in five sets. Scores from the match were 25-17, 24-26, 25-19, 23-25, 8-15. The Lady Pioneers fell to 6-2 overall and 0-2 in the Central...
Turnovers prove costly during MHS loss to Lancaster
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Monarch defenders, including Justin Severance (8), Justin Tompkins (53) and Jacob Fisher (21) stop a Lancaster ball carrier. MHS fell to the Golden Gales by a 28-14 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
September 7, 2024
The scoreboard at Marysville Stadium Friday night showed a relatively close game, with Lancaster picking up a 28-14 win. The stat sheet, on the other hand, appeared to show a blowout - for the Monarch...