Jonathan Alder LAX coach says lessons can be learned after loss to Columbus DeSales

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April 8, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) splits in between two Stallion defenders during the first half of action. The senior Pioneer account for two goals in the team’s loss to St. Francis DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder LAX coach says lessons can be learned after loss to Columbus DeSales

By Aleksei Pavloff

Every loss has a lesson that resides for those who suffer a setback.

That is what Jonathan Alder’s boys’ lacrosse team will have to learn following a 17-3 loss to the defending Division II state champions, Columbus St. Francis DeSales.

“I figured that DeSales would be a very tough team and I tho...

North Union baseball team falls to London

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Ashton Haubiel of North Union gets down in his defensive stance during a game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union baseball team falls to London

By Bob Putman

April 14, 2025

In a back-and-forth Central Buckeye Conference baseball game, London outlasted North Union, earning a 12-7 victory Friday at North Union. Things were pretty quiet through the first innings as North Un...

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Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner prepares to release a pitch in this file photo. Bumgarner was the winning pitcher during a game against Mathews High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS softball squad sweeps pair of games

By Tim Miller

April 14, 2025

Marysville’s varsity softball team swept a doubleheader on Saturday. The Lady Monarchs opened with a 6-5 victory (extra innings) over Grove City and took the nightcap by a 4-2 verdict over Mathews. Th...

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Triad Cardinals fall to Madison-Plains

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Triad’s baseball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss to Madison-Plains last week, 11-0. The Cardinals fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The Golden Eagles managed to sc...

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Jonathan Alder girls diamond team topples Graham

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball squad snapped a four-game losing skid with a 14-4 victory over Graham. The Lady Pioneers improved to 3-6 overall in the regular season following the win. JA also claimed its ...

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Victory over Buckeye Valley snaps skid for Lady Cat softball squad

By Bob Putman

April 14, 2025

The North Union softball team finished a busy week on Saturday with a 6-1 win at Buckeye Valley, The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for the Lady Cats (6-6). North Union took the early lead ...

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Marysville’s Lincoln Engle (41) works his way to the crease while being guarded by Westerville Central’s Sullivan Fahey during the first half of action. The Monarch accounted for three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch boys LAX squad wins

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 14, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team is playing more in sync. That was apparent during the team’s 6-3 win over visiting Westerville Central Thursday night. “I am happy with the team and happy with where we...