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Alder’s Addison Schumacher (13) stretches to return the ball toward an opponent. She helped JA win its first CBC match of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Jonathan Alder’s volleyba...

Cayla Eaton, left, of Triad attempts to send the ball past Fairbanks’ Aubrey Burns (30) and Claudia Mueller. The Lady Panthers remained unbeaten with a three-set victory over their OHC neighbors. (Jou...

Bailey Gross of Marysville is pictured competing during a race in this file photo. Gross helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a first-place finish during the   Wapakoneta meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by T...

Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team upped its overall record to 7-0 and its Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 4-0 with a recent victory over Mechanicsburg. The Lady Panthers swept the match in three set...

Ali Hayes of Jonathan Alder rifles the ball past blockers in this file photo. She finished with a team-high 10 kills during a recent win over Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)...

Lady Monarch golfers are pictured from left, Jorja Ary, Addie Keller, Allee Forrider, Ava Jackson, Cameron McGlenn and Olivia Gratz. They all carded less than 50 during a recent triangular match victo...

Marysville senior Jaiden Nyamekye (11) tries to move the ball to Dublin Scioto’s goal while Irish goalkeeper Jason Villalobos slides in for the tackle during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune...

Marysville’s Elle Martter (4) saves the ball from going out of bounds durng a recent match against Reynoldsburg. Also pictured for MHS is Ella Morris (7). The Lady Monarchs won the match in four sets....

Jonathan Alder quarterback Grant Horne awaits the snap in the shot gun formation. The Pioneers dropped a 42-0 verdict against Bloom Carroll. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case) -- Jonathan Al...

Triad’s Awesom Mitchell (20) picks up yardage against Southeastern. Mitchell rushed for more than 300 yards, but the Cardinals fell to 0-3. (Photo submitted) -- “Our defense let us down tonight.” That...

North Union made a long journey to Chillicothe on Friday to play Zane Trace. The journey home probably seemed even longer for the Wildcats. Zane Trace defeated North Union 17-14 as the Pioneers’ Judah...

Fairbanks’ AJ Landon slides for additional yardage against Cedarville. Landon rushed for 103 yards during the Panthers’ 27-6 setback. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- You could hold your thumb...

Matt Krutowskis of Marysville stretches toward the pylon for a touchdown against Reynoldsburg. The Monarchs battled back for a 31-20 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) -- Surrounded b...

Marysville’s girls golf team has placed fifth of six teams during the last few years in its Ohio Capital Conference division. The Lady Monarchs, though, jumped a couple of spots and placed third durin...

Triad quarterback Cayden Everhart (14) attempts to throw a pass downfield during the team’s first game of the season against Mount Gilead. Everhart recorded 23 passing yards and 18 rushing yards last ...

Wyatt Stice of Fairbanks maintains possession of the ball during the season-opening game against Jonathan Alder. Also pictured for FHS is Gatlin Conley (11). Pictured for the Pioneers is AJ DeLong (72...

Marysville’s Emma Gilbert (13) attempts to separate from a Central Crossing player during the first half of action. The junior claimed two goals during the team’s 10-0 win over visiting Central Crossi...

The Pigskin Pickers didn’t have much movement in the standings after the second week of the season. Publisher Kevin Behrens, managing editor Chad Williamson, sports editor Tim Miller and reporter Mac ...

Fairbanks’ Allie Boyd (14) sets up the ball for teammate Aubrey Burns (right) on a kill against West Liberty-Salem. Boyd, a junior, surpassed 1,000 assists for her career as the Lady Panthers swept th...

Jonathan Alder running back Cam Jewell (2) looks to pick up yardage against Buckeye Valley. Jewell rushed for more than 300 yards during JA’s 56-35 victory. The Pioneers will host 2022 state runner-up...

Jonathan Alder’s Lily Boeckl passes the ball during a recent match. The Lady Pioneers got back on the winning track with a victory over Northwestern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- The Lady ...

Olentangy Berlin handed Marysville’s girls tennis squad a 5-0 setback. Singles -Cordell (OB) defeated Paige Hobbs (M) 6-0, 6-1; -Emanuel (OB) downed Linnea Olofsson (M) 6-1, 6-2; -Ponna topped Sydney ...

The Fairbanks boys golf team split a pair of recent matches. The Panthers were edged by Mechanicsburg 167-168. Cole Eger led FHS with a 37, followed by Chase Brackenridge-39, Max Snyder-46, Jackson Bu...

After one road game close to home and another contest on its home turf, North Union’s football team makes the long trek to Chillicothe Zane Trace on Friday. It is the first time the Wildcats and Pione...

Marysville’s boys golf team won the recent Jim Denos Invitational in Norwalk. Members of the Monarch program are from left, front row, Finn Edie, Max Freeman, Wesley Paul, Dylan Van Dyke, Brady Cordon...

The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder saw their volleyball record slip to 2-2 with a 22-25, 18-25, 17-25 loss to Sheridan. Abby Middendorf recorded five kills and a trio of blocks. Sarah Schimmoeller di...

Marysville’s girls tennis squad scored a 5-0 verdict over Delaware Hayes. Singles -Paige Hobbs (M) defeated Steffel (DH) 6-2, 6-2; -Linnea Olofsson (M) downed G. Martin (DH) 6-2, 6-0; -Sydney Fetherol...

Bunsold Middle School’s A.J. Gratz (94) catches a go-ahead pop pass for a touchdown during a recent game against Hilliard Weaver. The Monarchs held Weaver out of the end zone on a two-point conversion...

Siena Ballinger (left) and Riley Heminger of North Union go up for a block attempt against Bellefontaine. The Lady Cats improved their record to 3-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Key momen...

Matt Krutowskis (15) of Marysville picks up yardage against Perrysburg. The Monarchs will host Reynoldsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) -- It has been back to the basics this...