Despite winless record, FHS gridders continue to improve
Sports
September 16, 2026
The ball comes up a little short of Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) during a game against Indian Lake. The Panthers will play at Southeastern on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Despite winless record, FHS gridders continue to improve

By Tim Miller 

The record may not reflect it, but Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll is seeing gradual improvement in his team.

The Panthers slipped to 0-4 with a 21-14 loss to Greeneview (3-1) last week.

The Rams scored the winning touchdown very late in the game.

Carroll, though, said improvement has been ...

Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
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Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The offensive backfield is highlighted this week as the Journal-Tribune has named its top players from last Friday’s games. Colin Wimmers is Marysville’s player of the week. The senior running back le...
Soccer squads earn wins
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Soccer squads earn wins
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad edged Worthington Christian 2-1. The Panthers are 8-1-0 overall for the 2026 campaign. Ty Schroeder put both of FHS’ goals into the net. Kaylor Bowsher assisted on one of ...
Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
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Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union picked up its first win of the season, defeating Bellefontaine 5-1 in Central Buckeye Conference girls soccer play on Monday at North Union. The Lady Cats are now 1-5 overall and 1-3 in th...
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Report cards released, Marysville slips
Other area districts hold steady
By Kyle Meddles 
September 16, 2026
Most area school districts held steady on the latest Ohio School Report Cards, but Marysville was the exception, slipping by half a star in the state’s overall rating. Five of the six area districts r...
Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
Sports
Local grid players of week call offensive backfields their home
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
The offensive backfield is highlighted this week as the Journal-Tribune has named its top players from last Friday’s games. Colin Wimmers is Marysville’s player of the week. The senior running back le...
Soccer squads earn wins
Sports
Soccer squads earn wins
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad edged Worthington Christian 2-1. The Panthers are 8-1-0 overall for the 2026 campaign. Ty Schroeder put both of FHS’ goals into the net. Kaylor Bowsher assisted on one of ...
Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
Sports
Lady Cats kick way past Bellefontaine Chieftains
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union picked up its first win of the season, defeating Bellefontaine 5-1 in Central Buckeye Conference girls soccer play on Monday at North Union. The Lady Cats are now 1-5 overall and 1-3 in th...
Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
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Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) picks up yardage while trying to elude a Hilliard Bradley defender. The Monarchs will host Upper Arlington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
By Tim Miller 
September 16, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team returns home this Friday and faces a big task. The 2-2 Monarchs will host 3-1 Upper Arlington. The Golden Bears’ only loss so far this season has been to New Albany ...
NU spikers sweep Northmor
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North Union’s Avery Poling (7) prepares to send the ball over the net. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
NU spikers sweep Northmor
By Bob Putman 
September 16, 2026
North Union bounced back from a tough loss on Saturday with a three-set volleyball victory over Northmor at North Union. The Lady Cats were swept by Fairbanks on Saturday, but started strong in their ...