In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Jackson Stage (14) shows the direction Brice Phelps (12) is taking the ball after an interception on Saturday. The Panthers beat Paint Valley, 45-34, on the Bearcats’ home field. The win came during the opening round of the Division VI (Region 24) state playoffs. Also pictured is Brogan Green (8) and an unidentified Panther. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
North Union quarterback Caden Lassiter (right) throws a pass during Saturday’s Division V (Region 18) playoff game against Genoa-Area. Providing protection for the QB is Trevor Gilbert. NU lost 16-13. (Photo submitted)
Brogan Green of Fairbanks tackles Paint Valley’s Cole Miller (7) near the sideline Friday evening. Miller had caught a pass from quarterback Cavan Cooper. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
These local cross-country runners will compete during state competition on Saturday. They are in the above photo, Bryn Hothem (left) and Bailey Gross of Marysville; and in the bottom photo, Rachael Hoover of Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune file photos)
Cade Ziegler (top) of Fairbanks collides with a Worthington Christian player after a header during the Division III district championship game at Dublin Jerome. The Panthers fell, 4-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lily Dean (3) of Fairbanks contends for the ball in this file photo. Dean scored one goal during the Lady Panthers’ 2-0 win over Grandview. Fairbanks claimed the Division III district championship with the win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)