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Pioneers roll past Ben Logan gridders
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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sifts his way for a 32-yard touchdown run against Benjamin Logan last night. The Pioneers blanked the Raiders 34-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 21, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s football team shot above the .500 mark with Friday’s 34-0 win against Benjamin Logan. “It is always hard to say without seeing the film,” JA head coach Nate Snedeker said after his te...
Monarchs remain winless as regular season reaches midway point; drop 43-0 verdict to Hilliard Davidson
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Waylon McDaniel (16) of Marysville follows Collin Wimmers on this running play. The Monarchs dropped a 43-0 verdict against Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
September 21, 2024
It’s one thing for a boxer to take a big shot early in the first round, but it’s quite another to get blasted in the face right at the opening bell. Marysville’s football team took an immediate haymak...
Panthers run roughshod over Greenon; improve to 3-2 with 55-21 victory
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Fairbanks quarterback Carter Miller (right) looks downfield for a receiver. The Panthers improved to 3-2 by clubbing Greenon on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 21, 2024
Fairbanks’ football team is trending in the right direction following a 55-21 win at Greenon. Fairbanks (3-2) was lights out during Friday’s the first half of action. The Panthers were able to notch a...
NU golfers wrap up second place in CBC
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By Bob Putman 
September 20, 2024
The North Union boys golf team concluded its Central Buckeye Conference season with a 157-202 victory over Graham. Miles Hall and Jaxon Jolliff each shot a 36 to lead North Union, while Ethan Monroe h...
Triad Cardinals face big task against 4-0 Greeneview for Homecoming
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Triad’s Brody Hess (5) tries to find an opening against visiting Southeastern during the team’s week three game. The Cardinals will host undefeated (4-0) Greeneview tonight for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 20, 2024
Triad’s football team hopes the lessons learned from last week will help it notch a win in week five, which begins tonight. The Cardinals struggled to put points on the board against Madison-Plains la...
Pioneers looking for second straight win with contest at BL
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Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) struts into the end zone during the first quarter of action against North Union. The Pioneers are on the road tonight facing off against Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 20, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s football squad looks to win its second consecutive game at Benjamin Logan this evening. The Pioneers defeated North Union, 35-0, last week to even their record at 2-2. While winning c...
Lady Monarch netters defeat Reynoldsburg
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Lady Monarch Linnea Oloffson connects on a return of the ball over the net. Oloffson and fellow fourth-year player Emily Ingle were honored on senior night as MHS defeated Reynoldsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 20, 2024
Marysville’s tennis team defeated Reynoldsburg 4-1 on senior night. Fourth-year players Linnea Oloffson and Emily Ingle claimed a victory on the doubles court. They beat Hassan and Gordon 8-0. Other M...
Local grid teams in running for playoffs as OHSAA releases initial computer ratings for 2024 campaign
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John Doll, left, of Fairbanks provides the coverage as a Springfield Catholic Central receiver loses the handle on the ball. The Panthers are ranked No. 15 in this week’s Division VI, Region 23 computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 20, 2024
It’s no secret that the first month of the 2024 high school football season has been rough for some local teams. Between the five squads - Marysville, Fairbanks, North Union, Jonathan Alder and Triad ...
Lady Pioneers continue hot streak; rally for 3-2 victory over arch-rival London
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Jonathan Alder’s Caroline Timberlake (16) tries to maintain possession while being surrounded by two London defenders. The junior captain scored the game-winning goal during the team’s 3-2 win over the Lady Red Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 20, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team withstood a physical London squad to earn a 3-2 comeback win. “The girls played with a lot of grit and determination, especially in the second half,” JA head coach R...
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)
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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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)
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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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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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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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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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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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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)
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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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)
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...