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Lady Cats top Urbana; sweep two from Elgin
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By Bob Putman 
April 9, 2024
North Union’s Zoe Wedding slides into the plate with a run during a victory over Elgin. (Photo submitted) -- The week did not get off to a good start last week for the North Union softball team. The L...
NU baseball squad splits with Ridgemont, Indian Lake
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By Bob Putman 
April 9, 2024
North Union’s Caden Potts fires the ball toward the plate against Ridgemont. Potts fanned 13 during the game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- During any sports season there can be times that ...
Panther diamond squads topple Cedarville Indians
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By Tim Miller 
April 9, 2024
Fairbanks’ varsity baseball team upped its record to 2-3 with an 8-3 victory over Cedarville The Panthers grabbed a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first and plated six runs over the fourth-through-sixt...
Monarch baseball team rallies for victory over Dublin Jerome
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By Tim Miller 
April 9, 2024
Monarch catcher Rocco Marchetti prepares to tag out a Dublin Jerome base runner at the plate. MHS improved to 6-0 with a 3-2 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville’s varsity base...
Triad baseball team expects to compete with young players
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 8, 2024
Triad’s baseball team is pictured from left, front row, Alfred Johnson, Wyatt Smith, Duncan Funderbugh, J.J. Roberts, Waylin Holtsberry, and Connor Hayes; second row, Jayden Blackburn, Russell House, ...
Jon Alder lacrosse squad rolls past Licking Valley
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 8, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s Jack Kennedy (20) sprints past Licking Valley’s Carson Ramsey (22) during the first quarter. The senior attackman scored six goals and notched three assists in the team’s win over the...
Marysville’s Price will continue basketball career at Malone
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By Tim Miller 
April 8, 2024
Marysville High School senior Abbey Price (11) eyes the basket during a 2023-24 game. Price will continue her hoops career at Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville Hig...
Talented roster returns for Lady Panther softball team
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Fairbanks’ softball team is pictured from left, front row, Kyah Hendren, Jenna Dee, Claire Meihls and Hailey Dee; second row, Elizabeth Gregory, Miah Cheney, Maddi Sines, Abby Russell and Anna Dulle; ...
Fairbanks High School baseball squad will have younger look
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Fairbanks’ baseball squad is pictured from left, front row, Dayne Madison, Madden Ungerer and Carson Reames; second row, Chase Shope, Hayden Queen, Jacob Woody, Aidan Luellen and manager Landry Rine; ...
Errors hurt Lady Monarchs during setback to Hilliard Bradley
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Jaiden Hutchins of MHS singles against Hilliard Bradley. Hutchins also hit a solo homer during an 8-1 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- At best, the weather on Wednesday was questionable ...
Kise helps lead FHS softball squad over West Liberty-Salem
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By Tim Miller 
April 5, 2024
Macy Kise of FHS fires the ball toward the plate in this file photo. Kise struck out 11 during a win over West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Macy Kise struck out 11 and tosse...
North Union teams split with Lakers
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By Bob Putman 
April 5, 2024
NU’s Kailin McElroy waits on the pitch against Indian Lake. The Lady Cats fell 9-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- Indian Lake did most of its offensive damage in the third and sixth innings...
JA girls pummel Urbana into submission
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 5, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s Evan Platfoot connects on a hit during the home game against Urbana. The senior Lady Pioneer scored three runs in the team’s win against the Lady Hillclimbers. (Journal-Tribune photo ...
Jonathan Alder lacrosse squad must replace key graduation losses
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Sam Cameron, Troy Nicol, Maddox Kingry, Mason Curtis, Henry Drewes, Forrest Gregory, Grant Nicol, Gavin Murphy, Christian Watkins,...
JA boys tennis squad should contend for CBC title
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By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team is pictured from left, front row, Josh Weakley, Shardul Kadam, Max Metz, Joel Mitchell, Gideon Sullivan, Isaac Banks and James Ratliff; second row, Daisy Henderson, J...
Alder netters topple KR
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By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team upped its record to 2-0 with a 5-0 shutout over Kenton Ridge. Singles -Isaac Banks (JA) defeated Parrett (KR) 7-5, 2-6, 6-3; -Gideon Sullivan (JA) beat Woodruff (KR) ...
Pioneer baseball squad expects another stout season
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By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s varsity baseball squad is pictured from left, front row, Garrett Roach, Brooks Pierce, Blake Adkins, Garrett Bauer, Zach Gantz and Tyler Barton; second row, Grant Horne, Cashton Wheel...
Triad baseball team falls to WLS
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By Tim Miller 
April 4, 2024
Triad’s baseball squad slipped to 0-3 with a 10-0 setback at the hands of West Liberty-Salem. The Tigers plated all of their runs over the course of the second and third innings. The game was shortene...
Roster numbers on upward trend for Wildcat track squads
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By Bob Putman 
April 3, 2024
The numbers are in an upward direction for the North Union track programs. Head coach Cole Krawczyk is hoping the quantity will turn into quality for the 2024 season. “The girls team is the largest we...
New coach takes helm for North Union varsity softball team
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By Bob Putman 
April 3, 2024
NorthUnion’s varsity softball team is pictured from left, Ryleigh Rasey, Zoe Wedding, Kailin McElroy, Emma McElroy and Sierra Farrington; second row, Rylee Fox, Shelby Cowgill, Catherine Hinkle, Kale ...
Lady Pioneers have success on spring break softball trip
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By Tim Miller 
April 3, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s Shanna Higgins makes an out in the infield. The Lady Pioneers won two of three games during their spring break trip. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Jonathan Alder’s softball...
MHS softball roster will feature new faces
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By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Members of Marysville’s softball program are from left, front row, Abby Strahm, Maya Segner, Sydney Calhoun, Camryn Harbold and Ashlynn McAdow; second row, Morgan Nevers, Ally Clementz, Kallie Schwein...
Returning lettermen will lead Marysville boys netters
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By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Members of Marysville’s boys tennis team are from left, front row, Bryer Miller, Cooper Harvey, Zach Nusbaum, Jonathan Sharrock and Jacob Weigand; second row, Ethan Keifer, Wilson Yelles, Kyrell Stauf...