FHS hopes to build on first grid victory
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September 23, 2026
Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (34) stops an Indian Lake ball carrier earlier this season. The Panthers will host West Liberty-Salem on Friday for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS hopes to build on first grid victory

By Tim Miller 

Fairbanks’ football schedule turns to more opponents from the North Division of the Ohio Heritage Conference on Friday.

The Panthers (1-4) are coming off their first victory of the season last week, a 22-0 effort at Southeastern.

West Liberty will provide the opposition this week for Fairbanks’ Ho...

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Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (7) sets up a kill by Liviann Maine (4) during the match against Southeastern. Also pictured for FHS is Sophie Bostwick (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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The first two sets were a breeze, but the third was a bit trickier when Fairbanks’ volleyball team swept Southeastern. The Lady Panthers (10-2 overall and 8-0 in the North Division of the Ohio Heritag...
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Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (7) sets up a kill by Liviann Maine (4) during the match against Southeastern. Also pictured for FHS is Sophie Bostwick (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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The first two sets were a breeze, but the third was a bit trickier when Fairbanks’ volleyball team swept Southeastern. The Lady Panthers (10-2 overall and 8-0 in the North Division of the Ohio Heritag...
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