Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten
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September 19, 2026

Panthers win first game of season; Jonathan Alder remains unbeaten

By Tim Miller 

A Fairbanks defense that intercepted four passes and limited the opponent to 150 yards of total offense led to the Panthers’ first victory of the 2026 football season.

Fairbanks turned back Southeastern by a 22-0 verdict.

Collin Bailey intercepted three Trojan passes and returned one for a 40-yard p...

MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
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An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2026
There’s not much difference in a 34-point loss and a 28-point setback on the scoreboard. There was, however, a world of difference in Marysville coach Mike Young’s reaction to the two margins. A week ...
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
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Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
“The guys fought hard and I’m proud of them.” Those were the first words out of the mouth of Triad head football coach Tim Melvin after the Cardinals’ 28-27 loss to Cedarville on Homecoming night. “Fo...
North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
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North Union’s Dom Hainline (3) picks up yardage during the Homecoming game against Urbana. NU fell, 34-33. (Photo submitted)
North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar did not have a lot of words after Friday night’s Homecoming game against Urbana. “There are not a lot of words when you lose one like this,” Hajjar said. Th...
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Marysville man jailed on kidnapping, strangulation charges
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MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
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An Upper Arlington defender loses his helmet while pursuing MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer (25) on Friday. The Monarchs lost to the Golden Bears, 28-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
MHS coach sees positives despite loss to Upper Arlington
By Chad Williamson 
September 19, 2026
There’s not much difference in a 34-point loss and a 28-point setback on the scoreboard. There was, however, a world of difference in Marysville coach Mike Young’s reaction to the two margins. A week ...
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
Society, Sports
Triad’s Dawson Hess is hidden by the Cedarville receiver, but was still able to break up the pass. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Ty Botkins (6). Triad lost its Homecoming game, 28-27. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Triad Cardinals fall short of Cedarville Indians on night for football royalty
By Tim Miller 
September 19, 2026
“The guys fought hard and I’m proud of them.” Those were the first words out of the mouth of Triad head football coach Tim Melvin after the Cardinals’ 28-27 loss to Cedarville on Homecoming night. “Fo...
North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
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North Union’s Dom Hainline (3) picks up yardage during the Homecoming game against Urbana. NU fell, 34-33. (Photo submitted)
North Union Wildcats lose Homecoming heartbreaker on Urbana’s late TD
By Bob Putman 
September 19, 2026
North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar did not have a lot of words after Friday night’s Homecoming game against Urbana. “There are not a lot of words when you lose one like this,” Hajjar said. Th...
QB spot may be in flux when Triad Cardinals host Cedarville football squad
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Triad linebacker Duncan Funderburgh (45) brings down a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). Triad will host Cedarville this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
QB spot may be in flux when Triad Cardinals host Cedarville football squad
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For the second consecutive year, Triad’s football team is facing the prospect of being without its top quarterback for an extended amount of time. It’s the same quarterback. As a junior in 2025, Blayk...
JA girls soccer team moves to top of standings with win
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JA girls soccer team moves to top of standings with win
By Tim Miller 
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Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team climbed to the top of the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division. The Lady Pioneers moved to 6-0-0 in the circuit with a 3-0 victory over Shawnee. Jonath...