Monarch grapplers place second during Fairmont’s Firebird Classic

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December 10, 2024

Marysville Trent Sharp (top) works to get back points against Stebbins’ Umid Babaova (bottom) during the third round of matches. The Monarch went on to place first at 144 pounds at Kettering Fairmont. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Monarch grapplers place second during Fairmont’s Firebird Classic

By Aleksei Pavloff

The start to Marysville’s boys wrestling season began on a promising note last weekend.

The Monarchs placed second as a team during the Firebird Classic at Kettering Fairmont High School.

Marysville gained a total of 277 team points with Vandalia-Butler taking the first-place spot with 297.5.

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MHS cagers drop tough games to Olentangy, Hayes

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Marysville’s Dawson Taylor (14) takes a shot over Delaware Hayes’ Will Sims (14) during the first quarter. The Monarch notched 11 points in the team’s loss to the Pacers Saturday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS cagers drop tough games to Olentangy, Hayes

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 16, 2024

Marysville’s boys basketball squad suffered two straight losses in as many days. The Monarchs (3-2) dropped road games against Olentangy (67-45) and Delaware Hayes (64-48). MHS-Olentangy The Braves we...

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NU Wildcat cagers roll past Raiders

By Bob Putman

December 16, 2024

The opening quarter and the fourth quarter may not have been to its liking, but the middle two periods could not have gone much better for North Union. The Wildcats outscored Benjamin Logan 43-18 duri...

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Lady Cats club Benjamin Logan

By Bob Putman

December 16, 2024

North Union pulled away in the second half as the Lady Cats defeated Benjamin Logan 53-26 in Central Buckeye Conference basketball play at Benjamin Logan. North Union (4-1 overall, 1-0 CBC) led 22-13 ...

Fairbanks Panthers, Jonathan Alder Pioneers notch basketball wins

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Braydon Wiedmann (3) of Fairbanks applies defensive pressure in this file photo. Wiedmann was stout on the offensive end of the court with 20 points during the Panthers’ victory on Friday over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks Panthers, Jonathan Alder Pioneers notch basketball wins

By Tim Miller

December 16, 2024

Braydon Wiedmann poured in 20 points as Fairbanks’ boys hoop squad rolled to a 72-36 victory at Northeastern on Friday. The victory upped FHS’ overall record to 5-0 and its Ohio Heritage Conference ma...

Lady Monarchs wage fierce battle before falling to Olentangy Braves

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Lady Monarch senior Emma Gilbert, left, keeps the ball away from an Olentangy defender. Gilbert played hoops and also sang a solo during the school’s Christmas concert on a busy Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs wage fierce battle before falling to Olentangy Braves

By Tim Miller

December 16, 2024

Marysville High School senior Emma Gilbert had a busy evening on Friday. Not only was she in the starting lineup for the Lady Monarch basketball team, but she also had to take a break during the conte...

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NUMS boys win contests

By Bob Putman

December 14, 2024

North Union picked up two wins on Thursday in middle school boys basketball against Bellefontaine. The eighth-grade team upped its record to 4-0 with a 58-29 victory. Alex Jolliff led the Wildcats wit...