Grapplers hope to continue success for 24-25 campaign
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December 5, 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...

Triad athletes place at Urbana Invitational
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Triad athletes place at Urbana Invitational
By Tim Miller 
April 7, 2026
Triad High School’s boys and girls track and field teams respectively placed fourth and fifth during the Urbana Invitational. Grandview Heights took top honors in the boys meet with 123.5 points. The ...
YMCA swimmers place in zone competition
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Members of the Union County YMCA Hurricanes swim team that competed in the recent zone event are from left, front row, Clara Mordhorst, Linden Rosen, Alan Bartlett and Harper Deitz; second row: DJ Bartlett, Patrick Filbert, Cody Byrd and Matthew Cadiang; back row, Carter Pancallo, Rylan Brown and Rory Wirebaugh. (Photo submitted)
YMCA swimmers place in zone competition
By Tim Miller 
April 7, 2026
The Union County YMCA swimmers competed in a recent zone event. The zone tournament is a multi-state qualifying meet. Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia are among the states in the zo...
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Triad athletes place at Urbana Invitational
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Triad athletes place at Urbana Invitational
By Tim Miller 
April 7, 2026
Triad High School’s boys and girls track and field teams respectively placed fourth and fifth during the Urbana Invitational. Grandview Heights took top honors in the boys meet with 123.5 points. The ...
YMCA swimmers place in zone competition
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Members of the Union County YMCA Hurricanes swim team that competed in the recent zone event are from left, front row, Clara Mordhorst, Linden Rosen, Alan Bartlett and Harper Deitz; second row: DJ Bartlett, Patrick Filbert, Cody Byrd and Matthew Cadiang; back row, Carter Pancallo, Rylan Brown and Rory Wirebaugh. (Photo submitted)
YMCA swimmers place in zone competition
By Tim Miller 
April 7, 2026
The Union County YMCA swimmers competed in a recent zone event. The zone tournament is a multi-state qualifying meet. Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia are among the states in the zo...
B. Logan softball team earns sweep
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MHS baseball squad concludes spring break journey
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Brady Carper prepares to man third base during one of Marysville’s spring break games in Georgia. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
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By Jack Christian 
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Cox’s pitching arm, long-ball bat help Lady Cats win games
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North Union’s Leah Cox delivers a pitch to the plate during Saturday’s game against Dublin Coffman. Cox pitched a complete game in a 7-2 victory while also hitting two home runs. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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By Bob Putman 
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