Jonathan Alder, North Union spikers dominate Central Buckeye Conference honors for ‘20 season

By Michael Williamson

JA’s Ava Francis blasts a kill over the net during a 2020 match. Francis has been named the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division player of the year.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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Emma Shepherd sends the ball over the net during a match earlier in the 2020 season. Sheph...

North Union Wildcats drop game to undefeated Urbana

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North Union’s Griffin Osborne (14) picks up yardage against Urbana. The Wildcats dropped their Homecoming game. (Photo submitted)

North Union Wildcats drop game to undefeated Urbana

By Bob Putman

September 21, 2024

The task for the North Union football team was two-fold as it prepared for Friday’s home game against Urbana Through the first four contests of the season, the Hillclimbers had shown they could move t...

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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)

Pioneers roll past Ben Logan gridders

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)

Monarchs remain winless as regular season reaches midway point; drop 43-0 verdict to Hilliard Davidson

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)

Panthers run roughshod over Greenon; improve to 3-2 with 55-21 victory

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...

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NU golfers wrap up second place in CBC

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)

Triad Cardinals face big task against 4-0 Greeneview for Homecoming

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...