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Marysville’s Aloysius Roseburrough (left) deflects an incoming pass during a 7-on-7 session against Banjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Marysville High School’s football team...

Fairbanks’ Vinny Luke (right) gets his hand in front of Marysville’s Collin Wimmers (left) just in time to break up a potential pass reception. The Panthers were one of several teams the Monarchs host...

With the fall sports season right around the corner, activity is picking up for Jason Malone, the new athletic director at Triad High School. “We’re preparing for fall sports, so I’m just trying to ge...

Jonathan Alder graduate Caleb Miller (45) lead blocks for Cameron Jewell (2) during a 2022 regular season game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Life can often work in mysterious ways. Fo...

Marysville’s Brandon Dunn participates in a linebacker drill at the team’s home stadium. The Monarchs kicked off their preseason camp earlier this week in preparation for the 2024 season. (Journal-Tri...

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green (white helmet) defends an incoming pass against an opposing player during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Pleasant. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- David Carroll began his tenure...

Marysville quarterback Kaden Hines warms up his arm during a quarterback session at the Monarchs home field. The program started its preseason camp earlier this week. The Monarchs will host a 7-on-7 p...

Lady Monarch pitcher Josie Bumgarner prepares to deliver a pitch against Hilliard Darby. Bumgarner helped lead Marysville to an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division championship this past season....

Marysville’s Corbin Wallace (dark visor) takes a handoff from quarterback Kaden Hines (red) during an offensive group drill Monday morning. The Monarchs kicked off their preseason camp earlier this we...

Randy Spain talks to his Fairbanks girls soccer team in this file photo. Spain, who was the Lady Panthers’ coach for 18 years, has taken over as the head girls boss at Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune...

Rylee Lopez of Marysville follows through on her practice swing during summer workouts. The Lady Monarchs are practicing once a week as part of their off-season team sessions. (Journal-Tribune photo b...

Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (grey) tries to secure a double leg takedown on an opposing wrestler during a Division II sectional tournament at JA last season. A grappler will be awarded three points ...

Marysville alumnus Gabe Powers (36) drops back into coverage during this year’s Spring game at Ohio Stadium last April. The former Monarch recorded five total tackles in this year’s Scarlet and Grey G...

Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (left) tries to lock in an interception during a competition period against Lions. The Pioneers hosted Gahanna Lincoln and Northland yesterday for a joint 7-on-7 scrim...

Jonathan Alder defenseman Eli Ricker (left) helps guard Marysville goalie Saxton Bond (red helmet) during a club matchup against the DY Colonels. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Several ...

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (left) eyes down an incoming pass from Brock Hughes while being guarded by a Celtic. The Pioneers hosted Dublin Jerome Wednesday morning for the team’s first 7-on-7 of th...

Former Marysville Head Coach Klarke Ransome instructs his team during a regular season home game against Olentagy last season. Pending board approval, Justin Price is set to take over the girls basket...

Jonathan Alder youth football camper George Porter sprints to the finish line during a 40-yard dash drill last week in Pioneer Country. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Training the next ...

Fairbanks’ Raiden Humble (red) deflects a pass near the endzone while guarding a Hillclimber. The Panthers hosted Urbana Tuesday afternoon for its first 7-on-7 of the offseason. (Journal-Tribune photo...

Marysville’s Lauren Mobley (blue) tries to escape from an opponent during the OHSAA girls state wrestling tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- The opportunity to compete against n...

North Union’s Connor Cobb participates in target practice at Black Wing Shooting Center last weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- The job is not done for North Union’s shooting club....

Marysville senior Emma Gilbert (orange) delivers a pass to a teammate during a 11-on-11 program scrimmage last Wednesday. The girls soccer team has already begun preseason training for the 2024 fall s...

Rylan Carnes of Marysville competes in the Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association tournament that was held at Marysville Golf Club. They both shot a 60 for their round. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleks...

Jonathan Alder’s Evan Platfoot stares down a Logan Elm pitcher during a postseason matchup. The Lady Pioneer is slated to attend Ohio Dominican Univsersity to continue her softball career. (Journal-Tr...

Jonathan Alder’s Alyssa Miller delivers a pitch against an opposing batter during the Division II district final against Bloom-Carroll this past season. The Lady Pioneer is slated to pitch at Capital ...

This is a view of Timberview Golf Club from London Avenue. The club has been sold to the owners of Rolling Meadows Golf Club. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- A well-known local golf club...

Marysville’s JT Hiltscher is among the track athletes honored for the 2024 season by the Journal-Tribune. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) -- The Marysville Journal-Tribune has honored track and...

The Fairbanks' Hailey Dee earned Union County softball honors for the 2024 season. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) -- Softball continued to be a strong sport in Union County-area schools during...

Named to the Union County baseball team from Marysville High School is Jackson Dempsey. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) -- Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three stories highligh...

Two-time Olympian Kayla Miracle (bottom) demonstrates with Marysville graduate Cali Leng (top) during the first session of a recent girls wrestling clinic. Approximately 60 wrestlers participated. (Jo...