Grapplers hope to continue success for 24-25 campaign

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December 9, 2024

The JA boys wrestling team is pictured from left, front row, TJ Maynard, Glen Blevins, Grant Teach, Carson Watson, Tyler Rapp, Trenton Moodispaugh, Marcos Martinez, Jacob South, Ernesto Perez and Mitchell Park; second row, Alan Knox, Ayden Wilson, Nash Bowshier, Abraham Peshko, Nixon Baker, Jesus Ventura, Ellis Coleman, Edward Anderson and Rayce Watson; third row, assistant coaches Zane Johnson and Zack Schuller, Luke Knox, AJ Delong, Aiden Ricker, Adam Ali-Brewer, Paul Byerly, Ethan Kuhns, Jonathan Castillo, Cameron Watkins, head coach Tony Watson and assistant coach Conner Blacka. (Photo submitted)

Grapplers hope to continue success for 24-25 campaign

By Aleksei Pavloff

Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling program expects continued success this season.

JA sent three grapplers to the Division II state tournament last season.

Coach Tony Watson expects to have similar representation, but there is a long road ahead.

The team boasted 26 in attendance during the first practice...

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Jonathan Alder’s varsity hoop cheerleaders are from left, front row, Paige Sifrit and Hannah Shop; second row, Abbey Lewis, Ellen Wright and Ava Rapp; third row, Kendall Wright and Sydney Bauerle. Not pictured, Cara Smith. (Photo submitted)

JA cheer squad

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

JA races past Shekinah Christian in first game of year

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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

December 9, 2024

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. T...

Monarchs manhandle Chieftains to open season

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Owen Graves (23) of Marysville goes up for a basket. Graves scored 10 points during MHS’ 71-43 victory over Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarchs manhandle Chieftains to open season

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

The opening game of any season is an opportunity for coaches to see what type of team he or she may have. It also gives any number of players a chance to show what they can do. Both boxes were positiv...

Alder girls wrestling program has several new faces on roster

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JA’s girls wrestling squad is pictured from left, front row, Yadira Narcizo, Bella Lopez, Savannah Higgins, Weston Oross and Tristen Gregory; second row, Natalie Musil, Heaven Cordle, Amia Rose and Allison Funk; third row, assistant coach Mike Jurek, Phoebe Trimble, Annie Saxour, Victoria Bobrova and head coach Nick Christopher. Not pictured, Perla Gonzalez-Sanchez and Samantha Waugh. (Photo submitted)

Alder girls wrestling program has several new faces on roster

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 9, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s girls wrestling program has a wealth of new faces this season. The Lady Pioneers waved farewell to then-senior Ava Ater following her final trip to the second girls state tournament. ...

2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder boys bowlers; lettermen return for girls

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Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team is pictured from left, front row, Gavin Murphy, Drew Damron and Frederick Bluhm; back row, Braden Warren, Jaiden Henderson, Grant Headings, Aiden Frazier and coach Rusty Walter. (Photo submitted)

2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder boys bowlers; lettermen return for girls

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

The 2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team. The Pioneers return the top six bowlers from a team that finished second in the Central Buckeye Conference (14-3 record) and ...

Alder swimmers feature returning letter winners

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Members of Jonathan Alder’s swimming team are from left, front row, Gwyneth Davis, Emmerson Edwardsand Megan Ahner; second row, Emily Wheelbarger, Jenna Murphy, Leah Roseberry and Leyla Ruth; third row, Eliza Shuping, Henry Drewes, Katie Bumgarnder (head coach), Ashton Kennedy and Lily Schneider. Not pictured, assistant coach Kaitlyn Vaughn. (Photo submitted)

Alder swimmers feature returning letter winners

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s swimming program will number nine girls and a pair of boys for the 2024-25 season. Returning lettermen and their event specialities are as follows: -Ashton Kennedy (senior): middle di...