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Alder’s “Pick 6’s” spell difference in 35-21 victory over Panthers
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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) goes into the end zone for a score as Fairbanks’ Holtz Maine bears down on the Pioneer ball carrier. Also pictured in JA’s Jace Schrock (5). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 24, 2024
The football teams from Fairbanks and Jonathan Alder kicked off the 2024 season with a good, old-fashioned backyard slugfest Friday evening. Fairbanks coach David Carroll and his Pioneer counterpart N...
Girls golfers place third at OCC match
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By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
Marysville’s girls golf squad placed third during an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division match. Dublin Jerome won the match with a team score of 295. Olentangy was the runner-up with a 319 and t...
Girls soccer squad drops contest
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By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
Marysville’s girls soccer team suffered its first loss of the season, falling to Columbus Bishop Watterson, 3-0. That setback followed a 1-1 stalemate with Big Walnut on Friday Night Futbol to start t...
Monarch netters still perfect after winning two matches
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By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
Recent victories over Westerville North and Buckeye Valley improved Marysville’s girls tennis record to 5-0. The Lady Monarchs turned in a 5-0 verdict against Westerville North. “It was an outstanding...
Marysville, J. Alder volleyball squads notch victories
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By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
The Lady Monarch volleyball squad ran its record to 3-0 with a 20-25, 28-26, 27-25, 25-16 verdictr at Delaware Hayes. The Lady Monarchs found themselves trailing in sets two and three yet continued to...
Key lettermen are back for MHS boys golf team
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The Monarch boys golf team is pictured from left, front row, Caleb Rubcich, Jeremy Dantzer, Alex Dickinson, Evan Lowe and Ezra Bury; second row, Noah Koski, Max Ball, Evan Brown, Wesley Paul, Colten Montgomery and Andrew Heizer; back row, head coach Aaron Brown, Ashton Rasor, Brady Cordonnier, Max Freeman and assistant coach Tyler Lewis. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
Seniors Colten Montgomery and Max Ball, along with junior Evan Brown, return this fall for the Marysville High School boys golf squad. “All three played important roles the past several seasons on ver...
MHS girls golfers have five veterans on roster
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Members of the Marysville High School girls golf program are from left, front row, Ava Jackson, Camryn McGlenn, Jorja Ary, Allee Forrider and Olivia Gratz; second row, Ella Shaw, Addy Ross, Juliette Rister, Vivian Moser, McKinley Samaniego and Addie Keller; back row, Tori Cline, Kaitlyn Stover and Elin Clem. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
Marysville’s girls golf squad has five returning lettermen back from the 2023 season. Addie Keller, however, is currently unable to play due to a knee injury. “The seniors stepped up last year (as jun...
Lady Monarch spikers eye improvement from last year
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The Lady Monarch varsity volleyball team is pictured from left, front row, Bella Hackett, Danika Doren, Elise Gillsinger, Jillian Sandy and Morgan Wilder; second row, Kenleigh Russell, Kassey Stidham, Rylen Schmidt, Ellie Renner, Emma Hamilton and Lauren Niekamp; back row, manager Avery Eley, assistant coach Monica Miller, Carli Stratton, Annabelle Clair, Lidia Zemskov, Aailyah West and head coach Bethany Bentz. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
The Lady Monarch volleyball squad struggled to a fifth-place finish in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division in 2023. Head coach Bethany Bentz, however, is excited about the possibility of imp...
Cross country success measured by summer work
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The Lady Monarch cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Caylee McAdow, River Wedertz, Brooke Hiltscher, Bella Binfet, Reese Andrews and Bailey Gross; second row, Maggie Foust, Klaire Rocazella, Bella Burkholder, Alyssa Przeklasa, Emma Swindall, Cameron Cave and Lyla Channell; third row, assistant coach Heather Plumb, assistant coach Luci Howard, Miquela Basham, Alana Fernandez-Busto, Willow Rosen and head coach Luke Sundermeier. Not pictured, Kylie Andrews, Jasmine Chambers and Katie Hammersmith. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
The high school cross-country season is technically considered a fall sport. However, coaches and athletes will tell you a lot of work is done during the grueling summer. “We have put in a tremendous ...
Marysville to kick off season at Olentangy Orange
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By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
A losing record never sits well with any athletic team. Last year’s 4-7 mark is something Marysville High School’s football squad wants to wipe from its memory banks. The Monarchs will take the first ...
Monarch gridders want to put 2023 campaign in rearview mirror
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Marysville’s varsity football squad is pictured from left, front row, Landyn Hustead, X’Zayvon Bromley, Carter Hickman, Griffin Scheiderer, Brody McSwords, Jacob Fisher, Brandon Dunn, Cage Counts, Brennan Stillion, Jayson Bickerstaff, Ethan Clarridge, Brenden Willis and Zack Cooper; second row, Justin Henry, Talen Wolford, Rivers Hodges, Hunter Sheldon, Brock Powers, Tate Dyal, Eli Helmuth, Justin Severance, Justin Tompkins, Evan Beany, A’Viyoun Peppers, Antonio Puerta, Brady Watkins and Corbin Wallace; third row, Collin Wimmers, Steven Shearer, Cooper Foughty, Reagan O’Dell, Landon Wimmers, Brycen Luelleman, Isaac Heller, Andy Buckholder, Abe Hanselman, Deacon Henry, Aloyisius Roseburrough, Keefer Stackhouse and Matt Hoyer; fourth row, Grady Evans, Waylon McDaniel, Kaden Hines, Zach Bisang, Wyatt Bryant, Allen Vanhassel, Maddox Barker, Eric Nunez, Christian Smith, Paul Green, Jackson Snyder, Trevor Helmuth and Brady Carper; fifth row, Charles Brown II, Eric Nunez, Luke Connolly, Ennis Modie, Cooper Cromwell, Mamour Saidy, Raymond Bymaster, Owen Harbold, Oscar Olding, Matthew Page, Tyson Barker and Alex McNamara; sixth row, equipment manager Larry Fox, trainer Darren Clancy, managers Rachel Braun, Abby Pratt, Ryan Melish, Carter Dunn, head coach Brent Johnson, Mitchell Evans, Shane Brickner, manager Kaetlyn Bickerstaff, trainer Ashley Hardbarger and manager McKinley Heard; seventh row, assistant coaches Kevin Brandfass, Mike Young, Scott Freeland, Aaron Rossi, John Melish, Craig Conley, Jason Harrah, Tristan Kehres, Ashton Schmutz, Justin Louck, Steve Devine, Nathan Snyder and Tony Brake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 23, 2024
The Marysville High School football squad had to navigate a brutal “Year of the Quarterback” during the 2023 season. MHS was tested by high-flying signal callers from the likes of Hilliard Darby, Olen...
Small slate of games on tap to begin Pigskin Pickers
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 22, 2024
Well, here we are again. It was a rapidly-moving summer and now it’s back to football. That can only mean one thing… your friendly, neighborhood Pigskin Pickers are back. Can sports editor Tim Miller ...
Veteran runners return for Pioneer program
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JA’s girls cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Cara Curtiss, Natalie Wiltshire and Sarah Malone; second row, Calla Streit, Bree Gray, Lexie Beasley and Kalyn Greiner; third row, head coach Justin Creps, Ella Luker, Lauren Wynk, Emmalyn Moyer and assistant coach Alicia Tremayne. Not pictured, Addison Ranly and assistant coach Jamie Ehret. (Photo submitted)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 22, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s cross country teams bring a great deal of experience back this fall. JA is no stranger to the big stage in the running world. Both the boys and girls teams qualified for the OHSAA sta...
Jonathan Alder netters have depth on roster
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Jonathan Alder’s girls tennis team is pictured from left, front row, Estrella Flores-Villanueva, Hailey Moran, Savannah Higgins, Heidi Theuamthalaray, Caitlyn Yates, Kenlee Thomas, Malina Elias, Gabby Elias, Gianna Cazares and Stephanie Troyer; second row, Tahani Kindrick, Audrey Manring, Katie Sloat, Elizabeth Evans, Ashlyn Gall, Olivia Rodenmayer, Leyla Ruth, Madison Reed and Mackenzie Rausch; third row, assistant coach Ryan Swinehart, Owyn Johnson, Elissa Boyd, Izzy Paulson, Callie Jenkins, Sarah Green, Natalie Neumeier and head coach Bryan Deeken. Not pictured, Anyely Calix and Nicole Corbin. (Photo submitted)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 22, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s tennis team will have a good deal of depth this season. The Lady Pioneers are led by letter winners Katie Sloat, Sarah Green, Natalie Neumeier, Hailey Moran, Callie Jenkins, Stephanie...
Veterans back from championship Jonathan Alder boys soccer squad
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Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team is pictured from left, front row, Ernesto Perez, Fabrizio Fiorini, Jimmy Martinez, Alhassan Kpana, Nathan Ratliff, Ben Buckley, Mauro Muscelli and Carter Kusek; second row, Walker Martini, John Schimmoeller, Carson Gordon, Zander Bauerle, Philip Chin, Eduin Munguia and Grayson Adams; third row, assistant coach Tim Owens, Dennis Rosales (stat analyst), Will Hamill, Aidan Becker, Josh Yaich and head coach Jordan McMurray. Not pictured, Alex Mijangos, Miguel Narciso-Ortega and assistant coaches Chad Hamilton and Chad Studebaker. (Photo submitted)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 22, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team  seeks to reach further heights than in 2023. It is a rare sight that a coach puts two trophies in the case in his first season. Jordan McMurray did just that for the...
Jonathan Alder golfers hope for successful seasons
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Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team is pictured from left, front row, Parker McBride, Ethan Miller and Jackson Meriweather; second row, head coach Mitch Koester, Rylan Cron, Sam Cramer, Evan Reynard and assistant coach Brandon Whitt. (Photo submitted)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 22, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s golfers are taking the regular season head-on. Lady Pioneers The girls team has four lettermen in Allison Lange, Karsyn Maynard, Allison Funk and Natalie Hess. First-year head coach M...
Jonathan Alder girls soccer team has accepted new coach, system
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Members of Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team are from left, front row, Maddie McCartney, Natalie Musil, Rosie Timberlake, Phoebe Trimble, Kylie Kitchen, Paola Fiorini, Kenley Vogel and Maria Juarez; second row, Olivia Hicks, Mackenzie Trimble, Maryn Tanferi, Rebecca Magginis, Claire Warren, Lauren Ruetsch, Lindsay Craig, Avery Cameron and Peyton Sifrit; third row, assistant coach Gene DeWeese, Mia Hilbert, Lilly Hilbert, Caroline Timberlake, Makenna Keene, Kennedy McGrath, Gabby Picciano and head coach Randy Spain. Not pictured, Carla Fiorini, Paige Sifrit, Zoey Webb, Caitlyn Feay, Kimberly Landeros-Trujillo, Maggie McCoy and assistant coach Justin Hamill. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2024
The key phrase around the Jonathan Alder girls soccer program this season is “buying in.” There is a new head coach in Randy Spain and he’s been pleased with how the girls have taken to a new system. ...
Experience back for Jonathan Alder spikers
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The Lady Pioneer varsity volleyball squad is pictured from left, front row, Kylie Trout, Kailey Miller, Molly Krummrey, Addison Garmen and Raegan Tremayne; second row, Meredith Stroupe, Addison Shumacher, Lily Trbovich and Abby Middendorf; third row, Kacey Anderson, Peyton Hanna, Tori Yoder, Ali Hayes and Lily Boeckl. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
August 22, 2024
A wealth of experience returns for Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball squad. A total of 10 lettermen are back from a squad that posted an overall record of 16-8 and a 6-4 (third place) mark in the Ke...
Jonathan Alder gridders hope to add weapons to attack
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Jonathan Alder’s football team is pictured from left, front row, Mason Curtis, Zach Gantz, Jace Schrock and Grant Horne; second row, Aiden Becker, Wyatt Clemons, Christian Dellapina, AJ Delong, Carter Detweiler and Anthony Kroninger; third row, Isaiah Mullet (team manager), Silas Shoemaker, Cashton Wheeler, Braxton Overmyer, Chase Muetzel, Brooks Pierce, Anderson Storts, Brock Hughes, Blake Hardy, Will Moeller, Logan Rich, Thomas Kitchen, Caleb Scott and Cole Brady; fourth row, JJ Weese, Wyatt Delong, Max Lewis, Ben McCain, Mitchell Park, Chaz Stocksdale, Gavin Murphy, Rylan Stowers, Luke Tubbs, Mason Petersheim, Holdon Glick, Braylon Kauffman, Caleb Wiltshire and Thomas Miller; fifth row, Vince Ranly, Adam Ali Brewer, Cole Caskey, Jake Bauer, Trey Bentley, Ben Petzinger, Christian Amann, Mitchell McGrath, Bronze Jones, Nash Bowshier, Dustin Harper, Nolan Nixon, Cody Yates, TJ Maynard, Jacob Kusek, Graham Clapham and John Parker; sixth row, assistant coaches Brandon Armstrong, Chris Roberts, Donnie Glick, Craig Kyle and Tyler Rowe, head coach Nathan Snedeker and assistant coaches David Barnett, Chris Homan, Justin Landis, Chris Clapham and Jacob Wenning. Not pictured, Jesus Ventura and assistant Jim Snedeker. (Photo submitted)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 22, 2024
Fans in Plain City may see a different team on the gridiron this season. The Pioneers are known for establishing the ground game above everything else. Similarly, its defense prides itself on closing ...
Fairbanks girls soccer eyes more soccer improvement
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Fairbanks girls soccer team is pictured from left, front row, Avery Arnold, Lilly Davisson, Mia Pagan, Avery Thorley, Elli Shaffer, Logan Fillman and Mollie Thrush; middle row, Ally Gearheart, Megan Bowsher, Riley Jones, Hailey Hall, Lexie Cushman, Marial Arend, Mara Vicari and Alexis Wojcehowicz; back row, assistant coach Brent Segner, Kendra Turner, Marik Shaffer, Ellie Chippas, Grace Zahn, Reagan Fillman, Sydney Cutler, Phoebe Allison, Emily Vance, assistant coach Tifany Allison and head coach Andy Hockman. Not pictured, Marissa Wenger, Kallynne Stanley and Grace Shumway. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
Fairbanks’ girls soccer program hopes that a methodical approach will lead to more wins this season. In his first season leading the program, Andy Hockman and his Lady Panthers concluded the season fo...
Fairbanks linksmen hope for long post-season run
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Fairbanks’ boys golf team is pictured from left, front row, Sam Snyder, Liam Rhea, Dalton Smith, Bryson Deam, Colin Buchholz, Jackson Burns and Sawyer Smith; back row, assistant coach John Piestirzyk, Owen Woody, Cole Eger, Grady Wisecup, Kaleb Cox, Luke Poling and head coach Tyler Ufferman. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
Fairbanks’ boys golf team seeks to have productive postseason run. This season, the Panthers will have four returning letterwinners in Colin Buchholz, Jackson Burns, Dalton Smith and Cole Eger. “Eger ...
Fairbanks’ CC squads have much experience
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Members of Fairbanks’ cross country program are from left, front row, Hadley Permuda, Elizabeth Phillippo, Avery Thorley, Stephanie Headings, Prairie Bailey, Mollie Thrush and Brady Adams; second row, Corrina Seaborn, Ava Lahmers, Mara Vicari, Evie Reidman,Wesley Goellner and Andrew Doll; back row, assistant coach Jeff Powell, Bryce Nisly, Daniel Thomas, Zeke Gingerich, Nicholas Johnson, Elton Bailey, Noah Thorley and head coach Mike Van Winkle. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
Fairbanks’ boys and girls cross country teams boast a lot of experience heading into the 2024 fall season. The boys team will be led by captains Zeke Gingerich, Bryce Nisly and Nicholas Johnson. Those...
Fairbanks boys soccer squad looks for more success
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Members of Fairbanks’ varsity boys soccer squad are from left, front row, assistant coach Sam Warye, Ben Zahn, Spencer Beekman, Noah Thorley, Sawyer Smith, Andrew Wachs, Gabe Amick, Gavin Fillman, Reid Hockman and Drew Sorg; back row, assistant coach Nick Bowsher, Alek Orders, Kaden Procuniar, Nolan Baker, Eli Feller, Nate Russell, Matt Kelly, CJ Rice, Lincoln Thrush and head coach Matt Humphrey. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team has a past history of success. The goal for 2024 is nothing different. The team will benefit from a group of experienced players. The Panthers ended the 2023 season at the ...
Fairbanks golfers hope to climb in OHC standings
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FHS’ girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Nyla Greenbaum, Angeles Calderon, Lilli Kelley, Christy Headings, Caileigh Dominguez and Courtney Black; back row, head coach Chuck Lehman, Camdyn Bartow, Riley DaRe, Caitlin Hayes, Sarah Beckhoff and assistant coach Kaylee Mitton. Not pictured, Madeline Cunningham and Lillian Peck. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
Fairbanks’ girls golf program seeks to get back on the winning track in the league this season. Last season, the Lady Panthers saw three members of the program obtain All-League honors for the Ohio He...
Lady Panther spikers hope for “three-peat” in conference
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Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball squad is pictured from left, front row, Sara Lynch, Lexie Grant, Allie Boyd, Addison Grant, Sophie Bostwick, Sydney Nicol and Anna Dulle; back row, assistant coach Deb Boyd, Avery Gallmeyer, Maddi Sines, Liviann Maine, Claire Baker, Madeleine Peffer, Hannah Boehm, Gracie Boyer and head coach Allison Gorton. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 21, 2024
Fairbanks High School’s volleyball squad defended its championship in the North Division of the Ohio Heritage Conference in 2023. FHS went unbeaten in 16 conference matches. Head coach Allison Gorton ...
Panther gridders have new head coach
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Members of the Panther football team are from left, front row, Jack Nicol, Raiden Humble. Carter Miller, Holtz Maine, Benny Powell, Wyatt Stice, Noah Rhea and Nick Newland; second row, Rylan Gabel, Braydon Wiedemann, Ryker Green, Nate Russell, Vinny Luke, Blake Robinson and Nate Fisher; third row, Noah Mullet, Madox Eagon, Gatlin Conley, Nic Andrews, DJ Litzke, Andy Agner and Cohen Burns; fourth row, Liam Kelly, Evan Wiedemann, Jacob Williams, Carson Shope, Tommy Dellinger, Jackson Hafner, Bryson Griffith and William Stice; fifth row, Caleb Wilson, Kouper Kise, Brennan Peffer, Leo Winner, John Doll, Kendole Crozier, Reid Phelps and Daniel Bailey; sixth row, assistant coach Kyle Burns, head coach David Carroll, assistant coaches OJ Sancho, Steven DeRoads, Jared Maine, Mike Mays and T Jay Kemmers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
August 21, 2024
There’s a new kid on block among Union County high school football coaches. Actually, he’s not a kid, but a 35-year veteran of the prep gridiron coaching establishment. David Carroll is embarking on h...
Triad golfers hope to see improvement
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Triad’s boys golf team is pictured from left, front row, William Benton, Hayden Shepherd, Cohen Millice, Ashton Spriggs, and Andrew Knott; back row, assistant coach Bill Narramore, Jake Kohler, Brodey Deam, Braydan Hoffman, Noah Meadows, Brant Bollack and head coach Kurtis Donnersbach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
The mission is simple for Triad’s boys golf program... improve with each match. Last year, the Cardinals notched a 2-13 overall record, finishing second to last in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Ca...
Lady Cardinal linksmen hope to earn OHC honors
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Triad’s girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Kiley Penrod, Amira Gonzales and Adyson Feasel; back row, Zoey Rogers, Kameren Gingledine, Chloe Honchell, Ashtyn Millice and coach John Millice. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
Triad’s girls golf program wants to improve and get its returning letter winners a bit of conference recognition. The Lady Cardinals went 4-4 in the Ohio Heritage conference last season. Three members...
Difficult season was learning experience for Triad spikers
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Members of Triad’s varsity volleyball team are from left, front row, Sara Pratt, Kaydee Roberts, Jenna Jones and Adisyn Welty; back row, coach Michele Hillard, Autumn Feasel, Madi Bruce, Riley Haser, Reagyn Welty and Kimber Instine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 21, 2024
Last season, the Lady Cardinals struggled to put volleyball wins on the board. The team produced a 3-19 overall record with a 1-14 mark in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The only victories in 2023 came...