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Jonathan Alder grad Jacobs learning to be more of a pitcher heading into final collegiate softball campaign
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Marlee Jacobs fires the ball toward the plate during a Jonathan Alder Division II tournament game. Jacobs will be working to bounce back from a rough sophomore season with the Ohio Dominican University softball team. Also pictured is first baseman Natalie Neumeier. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder grad Jacobs learning to be more of a pitcher heading into final collegiate softball campaign
By Tim Miller 
August 15, 2024
Marlee Jacobs started playing softball at a young age. She moved up through the ranks in the Plain City area until she became a freshman at Jonathan Alder High School. That 2019 campaign proved to be ...
NU Lady Cats conclude preseason portion of 2024 soccer schedule
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North Union’s Allison Stacklin (21) makes a kick during a soccer scrimmage against Highland at North Union. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
NU Lady Cats conclude preseason portion of 2024 soccer schedule
By Bob Putman 
August 15, 2024
The last of two scrimmages did not go quite the way the North Union girls soccer team would have wanted. Despite a 7-0 home loss to Highland, however,  Lady Cats’ head coach Bill LeRoy feels his team ...
Soccer teams triumph, tie during scrimmages
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Soccer teams triumph, tie during scrimmages
By Tim Miller 
August 14, 2024
Marysville’s boys soccer teams had mixed results during recent scrimmages at Findlay High School. The varsity won 2-0, while the JVs battled to a 0-0 stalemate. Neel Patel notched the shutout for the ...
Monarchs scrimmage against Pacers
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Monarchs scrimmage against Pacers
By Tim Miller 
August 13, 2024
Marysville Brady Carper comes up just short of catching a pass during Saturday’s preseason scrimmage at Delaware Hayes. More about the scrimmage will be included in Tuesday’s print edition of the Jour...
MHS girls place third in OCC golf match
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MHS girls place third in OCC golf match
By Tim Miller 
August 13, 2024
Marysville’s girls varsity golfers took third place during an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division match that was held at Pickaway Golf Club. Dublin Jerome grabbed first-place honors with a team ...
Jonathan Alder spikers see improvement after preseason scrimmages
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Jonathan Alder spikers see improvement after preseason scrimmages
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 10, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes leaps into the air for a spike against Tippecanoe during a quad scrimmage in Pioneer Country. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Improvements can be made by overc...
FHS’ Miller back on football field after 2023 knee injury
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FHS’ Miller back on football field after 2023 knee injury
By Tim Miller 
August 9, 2024
Fairbanks quarterback Carter Miller looks for an open receiver during a 2023 game. Miller has been cleared to come back after a knee injury he suffered early in the campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by...
Area linksmen compete during annual Marysville Invitational
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Area linksmen compete during annual Marysville Invitational
By Tim Miller 
August 8, 2024
Ethan Miller of Jonathan Alder competes at the Marysville Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- A hot and humid day greeted area high school boys golfers for the Marysville Invit...
Panthers, Wildcats place second, fourth in tourney
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Panthers, Wildcats place second, fourth in tourney
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 8, 2024
In the top photo,  Fairbanks’ Cole Eger sends the ball flying during the Panther Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Union’s boys golf team finished in the top four durin...
MHS boys golfers place ninth at invitational
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MHS boys golfers place ninth at invitational
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 8, 2024
Marysville’s boys varsity linksmen competed in the Nesselroad Invitational hosted by Delaware Hayes at Oakhaven Golf Course. The Monarchs were in a fight most of the day against the course and battled...
Monarch spikers feel summer work extending into preseason, beyond
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Monarch spikers feel summer work extending into preseason, beyond
By Tim Miller 
August 8, 2024
Lady Monarch volleyball letterman Annabelle Claar sends the ball back over the net during a 2023 match. The team will play a preseason scrimmage at Highland on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim ...
Panthers host invitational
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Panthers host invitational
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 6, 2024
Fairbanks’ Liam Rhea digs into the earth during his stroke on the 10 th hole of the Darby Creek Golf Course. Fairbanks hosted the annual Panther Invitational as part of its early-season schedule. Resu...
NU golfers win event
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NU golfers win event
By Bob Putman 
August 5, 2024
North Union golfers Jaxon Jolliff, left, and Miles Hall won the recent Wendy’s High School Challenge that was held at Liberty Hills Golf Club in Bellefontaine. The Wildcat duo posted a round of five-u...
FHS spikers place third in Friendship Cup tournament
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FHS spikers place third in Friendship Cup tournament
By Tim Miller 
August 5, 2024
The Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball team recently placed third (out of 18 teams) during the 2024 Friendship Cup tournament that was held in Mason. Members of the squad are from left, front ro...
Preseason grid practice opens
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Preseason grid practice opens
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 2, 2024
Marysville’s Corbin Wallace (white) takes Brock Powers (blue) for a ride after a collision during a team scrimmage session. Thursday was the first day of football practice for programs across the stat...
Fairbanks will be part of upcoming youth volleyball activities
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Fairbanks will be part of upcoming youth volleyball activities
By Tim Miller 
August 2, 2024
Lady Panther volleyball players Allie Boyd, left and Claire Baker will serve as instructors next week during the Fairbanks youth camp. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Fairbanks High School’s ...
Timeout with Tim: Some schools struggle with sports numbers
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Timeout with Tim: Some schools struggle with sports numbers
By Tim Miller 
August 2, 2024
The Triad High School athletic department has new leadership. Hopefully, Jason Malone can solve a problem that some Cardinal teams have experienced of late... the lack of athletes. As you may have rea...
Community comes together to remember fallen Panther
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Community comes together to remember fallen Panther
By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 1, 2024
The Marysville Mitts presented the inaugural Blake Gorton Memorial Scholarship to recipients for the 2024 season. Pictured from left are Nate Schiffer, who is an announcer for the Mitts and was Gorton...