Triad’s Mitchell wins sectional mat title

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February 26, 2025

Triad’s Awsom Mitchell gets his hand raised following a dual match win against North Union in this file photo. The Cardinal took first place in this season’s sectional tournament at Versailles and is advancing to the district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Mitchell wins sectional mat title

By Aleksei Pavloff

The wrestling season will continue for the Triad Cardinals.

There will be three athletes competing on the district level in a few days.

The Cardinals ventured to Versailles High School last weekend for a Division III sectional tournament. They were among 22 additional programs with athletes looking to...

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Swimmers compete at state

By Tim Miller

February 26, 2025

The Union County area was represented by two swimmers during the recent state competition that was held in Canton. The event was conducted at the CT Branin Natatorium. Jonathan Alder junior Lily Schne...

Pioneers to host arch-rival London tonight

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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (white jersey) attempts to shoot over a Hilliard Davidson opponent during a game from earlier in the 2024-25 campaign. The Pioneers will take the second seed into this evening’s Division IV home tournament basketball contest. JA will host fourth-seeded and arch-rival London in the district semifinals. The winner will advance to Sunday’s district title game against either No. 3 Heath or No. 7 Bloom-Carroll. The championship game will be played at Otterbein University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers to host arch-rival London tonight

By Tim Miller

February 26, 2025

North Union senior will compete during state bowling tourney

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North Union bowler Montana Donohue practices her craft at Dragon Lanes in Marysville. The NU senior will compete on Friday during the state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union senior will compete during state bowling tourney

By Bob Putman

February 26, 2025

For the first time since 2018 North Union will have a participant in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state bowling tournament. Senior Montana Donohue will conclude a four-year Lady Cat caree...

Jonathan Alder girls grapplers advance during post-season

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Jonathan Alder’s Victoria Bobrova (right) takes a shot on her opponent during JA’s girls sectional tournament last weekend. She was the highest placing member of the team, taking first at 120 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder girls grapplers advance during post-season

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 26, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s girls wrestling team is sending five grapplers to the district tournament this weekend. The Lady Pioneers hosted a sectional tournament last weekend that featured 24 teams. The Scarle...

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In the top photo, Marysville’s Cole Brewer (24) takes a shot during a game against Olentangy. In the bottom photo, Fairbanks’ Alek Orders (right) defends against a Northeastern opponent. The Monarchs will host Hilliard Bradley, while the Panthers host Harvest Prep, in tournament action this evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Cagers in tourney tonight

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 26, 2025

JA sending eight boys to district wrestling

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Jonathan Alder’s Trenton Moodispaugh (top) secures a pinning combination on his opponent during JA’s Division II sectional tournament last weekend. The grappler advanced to the district tournament after taking second at 126 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA sending eight boys to district wrestling

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 26, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling program is sending eight athletes to the district tournament this weekend. The district qualifications came after the Pioneers hosted a Division II sectional tournament...