JA races past Shekinah Christian in first game of year

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December 5, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s Noah Hess (13) flies through Shekinah Christian’s Austin Helmuth (11) during the second half of action. The senior Pioneer led the team with 15 points during the team’s win over the visiting Flames. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA races past Shekinah Christian in first game of year

By Aleksei Pavloff

Plain City bragging rights were on the line in Pioneer Country.

Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball squad began the 2024-25 campaign on a high note with a 58-23 win over neighboring Shekinah Christian.

The home opener tested a few of JA’s younger players.

As the game went on, the Pioneers gained a rhy...

Alder bowlers win baker blast; set school record scoring mark during win over Urbana

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Pioneer bowlers from left, Grant Headings, Drew Damron and Jaiden Henderson helped lead the team to a school-record score during a recent victory over Urbana. (Photos submitted)

Alder bowlers win baker blast; set school record scoring mark during win over Urbana

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team captured first-place honors during the recent 16-team Worthington Kilbourne Baker Blast. The Pioneers rolled a 198 average during the 16 games of the qualifying roun...

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Ryker Green of FHS goes up for a basket in this file photo. Green led the Panthers with 19 points during their triumph over Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panther, Alder cagers claim victories

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

Mechanicsburg fell victim to Fairbanks’ boys basketball team. The Panthers upped their record to 2-0 with a 64-36 verdict. Mechanicsburg trailed by a 17-13 margin at the conclusion of the opening eigh...

Monarchs stay cool under late pressure to defeat Dublin Jerome

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Brennan Adkins (12) of Marysville goes up for a basket against Dublin Jerome. Adkins tallied 14 points during MHS’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarchs stay cool under late pressure to defeat Dublin Jerome

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

A basketball team that learns to play successfully under pressure will likely see success throughout any given season. Marysville’s boys hoop squad led by as many as 14 points during the third quarter...

Panther cagers eye run at another OHC title

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Fairbanks’ boys varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Colton Williams, Alek Orders, Ryker Green, Carter Miller and Lincoln Thrush; second row, Dalton Smith, Braydon Wiedmann, Cody Gallmeyer, Alex Galsterer, Connor Boyd and manager Devon Litzke; back row, assistant coaches Doug Tobe and Keenan Chapman, Evan Wiedmann, Holtz Maine, Nate Fisher, assistant coach Hunter Burnett and head coach Zach Brown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther cagers eye run at another OHC title

By Tim Miller

December 7, 2024

The Fairbanks boys basketball team has had what one might call a “stranglehold” on the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division title the last few years. The Panthers have claimed the championship the ...

Backcourt should be strong for Lady Panthers

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Fairbanks’ girls varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Grace Zahn, Hannah Boem, Mara Vicari and Ally Gearhart; second row, manager Sarah Beckhoff, Claire Meihis, Jolie Porter, Elizabeth Gregory, Sara Lynch and Mollie Thrush; back row, assistant coach Lyndsey Mangren, Gracie Boyer, Sydney Cutler, Grace Keiderling, Riley DaRe, assistant coach Landon Headings and head coach Landon Fraker. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Backcourt should be strong for Lady Panthers

By Tim Miller

December 7, 2024

Fairbanks girls basketball coach Landon Fraker will once again go with a guard-oriented squad on the court. The Lady Panthers have played with one post and four guards for a number of years. As a matt...

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Lettermen back for Panther squad

By Tim Miller

December 7, 2024

The Fairbanks High School boys bowling team has three returning lettermen for the 2024-25 season. They are seniors Nate Russell and Hayden Buchholz and sophomore Colin Buchholz. Nate Russell earned fi...