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Monarch girls, boys track and field program continues growth
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By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Marysville’s girls track and field squad is pictured from left, front row, Cora Watson, Ava Elliott, Elley Channell, Olivia Brooks, Aelyn Baumbarger, Ashley Boston and Brianna Watkins; second row, Emi...
Monarch varsity baseball squad hopes to improve upon 2023 record
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By Tim Miller 
April 2, 2024
Marysville’s varsity baseball team is pictured from left, front row, Clark Aden, Isaiah Brooks, James Hackworth, Luke Bankes, Griffin Michael, Mason Springs, Gavin Betts and Rocco Marchetti; second ro...
New coach will lead MHS boys lacrosse team
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
April 2, 2024
Marysville’s boys varsity lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Julian Kennedy, Logan Fitch, Jameson Best, Xander Angelas, Cole Clarridge and Ben Durey; second row, Matthew Hoyt, Ethan Grome...
Lady Cat softball squad defeats Orange for first win of season
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By Bob Putman 
April 1, 2024
NU’s Reese DeCamp prepares to release a pitch. She helped lead the Lady Cats to a victory over Olentangy Orange. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- Behind the five-hit shutout pitching of Reese ...
Heiss named first-team All-Ohio; Moore earns special mention
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By Tim Miller 
April 1, 2024
Jason Moore of Marysville (right) has earned special mention status in Division I. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller) -- A pair of local high school basketball players who will continue their care...
Local teams have mixed results as trips conclude
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By Tim Miller 
April 1, 2024
Cole Justus prepares to swing at the ball during a 2023 game. The Panthers recently wrapped up their spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Fairbanks’ basebal...
NU opens track season at Colonel Crawford
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By Bob Putman 
April 1, 2024
North Union opened its track season on Friday at the Grove Keller Invitational at Colonel Crawford High School. The Lady Cats finished sixth overall, while the boys team placed eighth. Gabby Lindsey w...
Monarch track athletes compete during meets at Delaware Hayes
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By Tim Miller 
April 1, 2024
Michael Bates of Marysville competes during the pole vault during a meet at Delaware Hayes High School. The Monarchs recently opened the 2024 campaign by traveling twice to Hayes. (Journal-Tribune pho...
Wildcat baseball squad tops Triad on cold, windy day
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By Bob Putman 
April 1, 2024
With an added garment to protect himself from the cold, North Union’s Drew Schmidt delivers a pitch to the plate against Triad. The Wildcats won 3-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- The wind ...
NU’s Parish, FHS’ Maine earn D-III All-Ohio honors
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By Tim Miller 
April 1, 2024
North Union’s Max Parish, left, goes to the basket against Holtz Maine (44) of Fairbanks during a game played this past season at Ohio Dominican University. Parish and Maine have earned Division III A...
Monarch squads open spring break trips with victories
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By Tim Miller 
March 28, 2024
Cam Harbold (15) of Marysville takes a big swing during a 2023 game. The Lady Monarchs are playing games this week in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- The Lady Monarch vars...
Local girls hoopsters earn All-Ohio honors
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By Tim Miller 
March 28, 2024
Zoe Wedding earned honorable mention state basketball honors for the 2023-24 season. (Photos submitted) -- A handful of local high school girls basketball players have earned All-Ohio accolades for th...
NU baseball team breaks deadlock to defeat Elgin
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 27, 2024
North Union’s Drew Schmidt (6) celebrates stealing home with Mason Bright (2) during the bottom of the sixth inning. The Wildcats defeated Elgin during their home opener 7-3. (Journal-Tribune photo by...
MHS, Jon Alder netters open campaign with victories
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By Tim Miller 
March 27, 2024
Marysville’s Will Nuspl returns the ball over the net. Nuspl helped the Monarch netters notch a 5-0 victory over Hilliard Bradley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville’s boys tennis squ...
Lady Cats drop game to RV
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By Bob Putman 
March 27, 2024
North Union’s Kale Keigley puts down a bunt against River Valley. The Lady Cats dropped a 3-1 decision to the Vikings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- There were a lot of good things that hap...
Marysville team triumphs
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 26, 2024
Marysville’s boys lacrosse team claimed its second straight win following a 19-4 triumph over Licking Valley. Leading the way in scoring for the Monarchs was Jamey Best, who connected on five goals fo...
Alter defeated JA enroute to state title
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By Tim Miller 
March 26, 2024
Chase Muetzel (23) of Jonathan Alder battles Kettering Alter’s Charlie Uhl during the Division II regional semifinal game that was played at Vandalia-Butler High School. Alter won the game 63-42 to en...
MHS teams playing games south during spring break
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 26, 2024
Monarch infielder Griffin Scheiderer relays the ball to first base. The MHS baseball squad is playing in Vero Beach, Fla. this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- The 2024 high school sprin...
Pioneer gridder will continue career at Defiance College
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 21, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s JD Bowman goes up for an interception during a 2023 game. Bowman will continue his gridiron career at Defiance College. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Jonathan Alder Hi...
Alder lacrosse squad rolls to triumph over Johnstown
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 21, 2024
Jonathan Alder’s Maddox Kingry takes a shot on Johnstown goalie Benjamin Smith during the first half. The freshman midfielder scored a hat trick in the team’s 15-3 win over the Johnnies. (Journal-Trib...
MHS grad will conclude track career at N. Dame
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By Tim Miller 
March 20, 2024
Former Marysville High School track standout Jacob Ranker clears a hurdle in this file photo. After competing three seasons at Miami of Ohio University, Ranker will run for the Fighting Irish of Notre...
FHS senior Burns will play volleyball at Clark State
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By Tim Miller 
March 19, 2024
Aubrey Burns (30) of Fairbanks blasts the ball over the net during a 2023 match. Burns will continue her career at Clark State University in Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Despi...
Monarch boys lacrosse squads split with Grove City
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
March 19, 2024
Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) delivers a shot against Findlay’s goalkeeper during a home game in 2023. The Monarch scored five goals against Grove City as MHS opened the current season with a 15-11 ...