Next weeks sports lineup
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August 28, 2026

Next weeks sports lineup

Monday (Aug. 31)

Marysville girls tennis at Olentangy Liberty, 4:30 p.m.

Marysville girls golf at Pickerington North with Grove City, 4:30 p.m.

North Union volleyball home vs. Fredericktown, 5:30 p.m.

North Union girls soccer home vs. Urbana, 5:30 p.m.

North Union boys golf home vs. Grandview, 4:30 p.m.

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Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders
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Sydney Nicol and Liviann Maine attempt to block a Roughrider (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rauch was 13-of-14 ...
JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union
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Jonathan Alder’s Tiffanie Abrahams (21) sends the ball back up and over the net during a match against North Union. Also pictured for JA are Audrey Lange (20) and Kacey Anderson (18). Pictured for the Lady Cats are Madison Green (6), Avery Poling (7) Kellyn Ufferman (center) and Glory Blevins (far right). Jonathan Alder won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
“North Union is much better than its record,” said Jonathan Alder head volleyball coach Allison Reule. “We knew if we didn’t play how we can, it would be a tough match.” The Lady Cats went into the Ce...
Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders
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Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s football team will see the competition ratchet up over the next couple of weeks. The Pioneers (1-0) kicked off the 2026 season by pummeling West Liberty-Salem, 41-10. This week, Alder...
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Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders
Sports
Sydney Nicol and Liviann Maine attempt to block a Roughrider (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks volleyball gets dub over Roughriders
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rauch was 13-of-14 ...
JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Tiffanie Abrahams (21) sends the ball back up and over the net during a match against North Union. Also pictured for JA are Audrey Lange (20) and Kacey Anderson (18). Pictured for the Lady Cats are Madison Green (6), Avery Poling (7) Kellyn Ufferman (center) and Glory Blevins (far right). Jonathan Alder won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA spikers win hard-fought match against North Union
By Tim Miller 
August 28, 2026
“North Union is much better than its record,” said Jonathan Alder head volleyball coach Allison Reule. “We knew if we didn’t play how we can, it would be a tough match.” The Lady Cats went into the Ce...
Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders
Sports
Competition will mount for Jon Alder gridders
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s football team will see the competition ratchet up over the next couple of weeks. The Pioneers (1-0) kicked off the 2026 season by pummeling West Liberty-Salem, 41-10. This week, Alder...
Pickers tie for best record of 2026 opening week
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Pickers tie for best record of 2026 opening week
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 27, 2026
An abbreviated schedule during the opening week resulted in a three-way tie among the Journal-Tribune’s regular Pigskin Pickers. Sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad Williamson and publisher...
JA boys golfers move up to D-I
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Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity golf team are from left, front row, Rylan Cron, Parker McBride, Austin Meriweather and Eli Hecht; second row, head coach Mitch Koester, Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and assistant coach Brandon Whitt. (Photo submitted)
JA boys golfers move up to D-I
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys golf team is moving up a notch for the 2026 season. The Pioneers had previously been in Division II, but are now a Division I program. “We moved up to Division I this year due to...
Co-captains will lead J. Alder girls on links during 2026 season
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The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder is pictured from left, front row, Lucy Donohue, Allison Funk, Natalie Hess, Regan Mitchell and Kylah Dove; second row, head coach Ryan Swinehart, Emma Anderson, Ava Middendorf and assistant coach Matt Carpenter. (Photo submitted)
Co-captains will lead J. Alder girls on links during 2026 season
By Tim Miller 
August 27, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team will be led by senior co-captains Natalie Hess and Allison Funk. “Both have a lot of experience,” said Lady Pioneer coach Ryan Swinehart. JA’s third spot will be in th...