Fairbanks cagers move on in tourney by beating H. Prep

Sports

February 28, 2025

Fairbanks’ Holtz Maine (44) looks to advance the ball against a Harvest Prep defender. The Panthers moved on in tournament action with a victory on their home floor. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Fairbanks cagers move on in tourney by beating H. Prep

By Bob Putman

When it came to basketball traditions, Fairbanks did not have the resume of Harvest Prep, its Division V Central District semifinal opponent.

The Warriors have a plethora of district titles while the Panthers are still searching for their first district crown since the 1992-93 campaign.

But that matte...

Triad, NU matmen set for D-III district at Troy

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Triad’s Garret Bollack (left) sinks a cradle lock on North Union’s Ben Bonnell (right) during a dual meet earlier this season. Bollack is slated to compete in the Division III district tournament alongside two other teammates at the Hobart Arena in Troy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad, NU matmen set for D-III district at Troy

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 28, 2025

Triad’s and North Union’s boys wrestling teams are set to take the stage at the Division III district tournament at Troy this weekend. Both members of the Wildcats and Cardinals ventured to Marysville...

MHS grapplers enter D-I district tourney

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Marysville’s Keegen Andrews (left) is rolling through a tilt against Derek Deichert of Westerville South during last weekend’s sectional tournament. The 165-pounder, along with 12 teammates, will compete in the Division I district tournament at Hilliard Darby, starting today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

MHS grapplers enter D-I district tourney

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 28, 2025

A successful sectional tournament has left Marysville’s boys wrestling team wanting more. Marysville has 13 of its 14-man starting lineup in the mix for the Division I district tournament at Hilliard ...

Sports

Marysville’s Cole Brewer (24) takes a sideline three-pointer while being guarded by Hilliard Bradley’s Murphy Spears (2) during the second half of action. The junior Monarch tallied 19 points in the team’s postseason loss to the Jaguars. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Season ends for Monarchs

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 28, 2025

Marysville’s boys basketball team (13-10) was within reach of a Division I district final appearance. Hilliard Bradley (8-14), however, had other plans and delivered a 58-39 loss to the Monarchs on th...

JA continues season with victory over arch-rival London

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Danny Bentley (11) of Jonathan Alder flips the ball toward the basket against London. The Pioneers claimed a 60-47 victory to advance in tournament competition. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA continues season with victory over arch-rival London

By Tim Miller

February 28, 2025

It doesn’t matter what sport is being played when teams from Jonathan Alder and London encounter each other. When the Pioneers and Red Raiders hook up, anything can happen during what has proven to be...

Education, News

Schirg leaving

Fairbanks superintendent heading to Rocky River

By Mike Williamson

February 28, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Fairbanks Superintendent Adham Schirg is leaving the district. After six years leading the school, Schirg announced Friday that he h...

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Crash injures Marysville teens

By Kyle Meddles

February 27, 2025

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury crash involving a local teen that was ejected from the vehicle after striking a tree. According to a press release from the Oh...