Mike Drops – “It is what it is” never was what it was

By Michael Williamson

“It is what it is.”
I hear myself and others say that phrase a lot lately and part of me worries we’re getting a little too comfortable with it. Or maybe more specifically we’re comfortable with what it’s come to mean: that’s the way it is, there’s not a thing we can do about it and we ...

Cardinals work through injuries; secure Friday night victory over Bucyrus

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Triad’s Brody Hess (5) evades an arm tackle by Bucyrus’ Haden Butcher during the team’s opening scoring drive. The sophomore ran for 204 yards and notched one touchdown reception in the team’s 19-12 win over the visiting Redmen. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cardinals work through injuries; secure Friday night victory over Bucyrus

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 31, 2024

“I am excited that we won,” Triad head coach Mike Braun said, adding the team has many things to fix. “I challenged them at halftime about not tapping out… This could be the team that could survive th...

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Marysville’s Brody McSwords (6) picks up yardage against Perrysburg. The Monarchs fell to 0-2 with a 37-0 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs fall on road at Perrysburg

By Mac Cordell

August 31, 2024

Following Marysville’s 37-0 loss at Perrysburg, Monarch football coach Brent Johnson said he wants to see his team get back to the basics. “We’ve got to be more disciplined,” he said. “This team needs...

Liberty Union’s late touchdown defeats North Union Wildcats

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NU’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) picks up yardage in this file photo. The Wildcats lost at Liberty Union on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Liberty Union’s late touchdown defeats North Union Wildcats

By Bob Putman

August 31, 2024

Things could not have started off better for North Union on Friday during a non-league football game at Liberty Union. But the ending did not match the beginning as turnovers, penalties and defensive ...

Jonathan Alder Pioneers drop contest at Columbus Academy

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Jonathan Alder quarterback Grant Horne (far right) takes the snap on a play. JA fell at Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

Jonathan Alder Pioneers drop contest at Columbus Academy

By Eva Paspalis Case

August 31, 2024

A physical battle unfolded on Hondros Field when the Jonathan Alder Pioneers took on the Columbus Academy Vikings. Both teams entered the game undefeated and when the dust cleared, the Vikings emerged...

Late touchdown leaves FHS gridders short against Indian Lake

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Fairbanks’ Raiden Humble (3) works his way toward the goal line against Indian Lake. Humble scored two touchdowns during the Panthers’ 19-16 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Late touchdown leaves FHS gridders short against Indian Lake

By Tim Miller

August 31, 2024

“We’re making improvements, but we’re just not there yet.” That was the assessment from Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll after Friday’s 19-16 loss to Indian Lake. The first-year Panther bos...

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City aims to regulate farm animals

By Mac Cordell

August 30, 2024

A nearly year-long back and forth between neighbors, planning commission, 4-H leaders and city officials could be coming to a resolution as city council has taken up legislation to deal with farm anim...