FHS falls to Madison Plains; JA topples Bulldogs
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September 5, 2026
Madison Plains runs the ball against Fairbanks’ defense. The Golden Eagles handed FHS its third setback of the season by a score of 30-20. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

FHS falls to Madison Plains; JA topples Bulldogs

By Tim Miller 

Jonathan Alder kept its football record unblemished on Friday with a 35-14 victory at Bloom Carroll.

“We had too many penalties (11), but overall, I was happy with the way we played,” said Pioneer head coach Brett Glass.

The Pioneers took a 35-0 lead into the final quarter and pulled their starter...

Monarch football team tops Lancaster for second win of 2026 campaign
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Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) bursts through Lancaster’s defense. Wimmers rushed for 160 yards and scored a touchdown during MHS’ 15-10 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarch football team tops Lancaster for second win of 2026 campaign
By Chad Williamson 
September 5, 2026
Marysville and Lancaster both entered Friday night expecting their offenses to revolve around established playmakers. Well before halftime, both teams were working on Plan B. The Monarchs lost startin...
Rich beyond measure
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Above, coach Rich Weiskircher celebrates a win over DeSales after a game at Dublin Coffman High School in 2000. Marysville won the contest 35-29. (File photo)
Rich beyond measure
Marysville field named in honor of former football coach Rich Weiskircher
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Retired Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher is a member of three different halls of fame. His name has now been added to a permanent MHS sports facility. Weiskircher was surpri...
Golfers triumph
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Golfers triumph
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls golf team defeated Mechanicsburg 190-212. Savannah Blust led the Lady Panthers with a 40. She was followed by Nyla Greenbaum-49, Christy Headings-50, Claire Meihls-51, Lilli Kelley-55...
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Monarch football team tops Lancaster for second win of 2026 campaign
Sports
Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) bursts through Lancaster’s defense. Wimmers rushed for 160 yards and scored a touchdown during MHS’ 15-10 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarch football team tops Lancaster for second win of 2026 campaign
By Chad Williamson 
September 5, 2026
Marysville and Lancaster both entered Friday night expecting their offenses to revolve around established playmakers. Well before halftime, both teams were working on Plan B. The Monarchs lost startin...
Rich beyond measure
News, Sports
Above, coach Rich Weiskircher celebrates a win over DeSales after a game at Dublin Coffman High School in 2000. Marysville won the contest 35-29. (File photo)
Rich beyond measure
Marysville field named in honor of former football coach Rich Weiskircher
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Retired Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher is a member of three different halls of fame. His name has now been added to a permanent MHS sports facility. Weiskircher was surpri...
Golfers triumph
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Golfers triumph
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls golf team defeated Mechanicsburg 190-212. Savannah Blust led the Lady Panthers with a 40. She was followed by Nyla Greenbaum-49, Christy Headings-50, Claire Meihls-51, Lilli Kelley-55...
Fairbanks, Ben Logan spikers capture matches
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Fairbanks, Ben Logan spikers capture matches
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Fairbanks’ volleyball team improved to 3-2 overall and 3-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 25-11, 25-15, 25-16 victory over Mechanicsburg. Stephenie Headings was 15-of-16 on serves with four ac...
Cardinal gridders look to win second game against S. Catholic Central
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Triad’s Jayden Minor (24) congratulates Caleb Jordan (2) after Jordan’s touchdown against Ridgedale earlier this season. The Cardinals will host Springfield Catholic Central this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Cardinal gridders look to win second game against S. Catholic Central
By Tim Miller 
September 4, 2026
Triad’s football team will attempt to rebound from a 51-14 loss at Marion Pleasant that was suffered last week. The Cardinals (1-1) will host Springfield Catholic Central this evening. The Irish have ...
North Union Wildcats will take 2-0 record on road to Northmor
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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) eludes tacklers in this file photo. The Wildcats will take to the road for the first time this season when they travel to Northmor this evening. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
North Union Wildcats will take 2-0 record on road to Northmor
By Bob Putman 
September 4, 2026
In the third week of the high school football season, North Union will be making an adjustment as to what it has done the previous two weeks. The Wildcats opened the season with back-to-back home game...