Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season
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September 30, 2026
Benjamin Logan kicker Brandon Heater booted a 50-yard field goal during a 32-24 overtime loss to Graham last Friday. It was Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards during the 2026 season.

Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season

By Tim Miller 

Benjamin Logan place-kicker Brandon Heater booted a game-tying 50-yard field goal with plenty of room to spare on Friday against Graham.

The kick, Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards this season, tied the game at 24-24 with 5:21 left in the fourth quarter.

Graham, however, went on to win ...

Panthers will face tough task against Indians
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Panther quarterback Aidan Hafner (9) prepares to hand the ball off to Brennan Peffer (34). Fairbanks will host Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers will face tough task against Indians
By Tim Miller 
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If there ever was a team that left everything it had on the field, it was the Panthers of Fairbanks last Friday evening. It took West Liberty-Salem, a squad that has been a huge thorn in FHS’ side for...
Monarchs look to snap skid with game at Olentangy
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MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer throws the ball against Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs will travel to Olentangy on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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The Marysville Monarchs will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they travel to Olentangy on Friday. Both teams will carry 2-4 records into the contest. MHS head coach Mike Young said t...
Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest
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North Union’s Kinley Balzer (right) battles with West Liberty Salem’s Jenna Cline for ball possession. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest
By Bob Putman 
September 30, 2026
North Union came up just a little short of a victory in its non-league home girls soccer match against West Liberty-Salem. However, the Lady Cats played well despite losing 2-1 to the Tigers. West Lib...
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Panther quarterback Aidan Hafner (9) prepares to hand the ball off to Brennan Peffer (34). Fairbanks will host Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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MHS quarterback AJ Shroyer throws the ball against Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs will travel to Olentangy on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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Lady Cats fall short of W. Liberty during varsity soccer contest
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North Union’s Kinley Balzer (right) battles with West Liberty Salem’s Jenna Cline for ball possession. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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MHS girls golfers top D. Hayes
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FHS boys tally soccer win; BL teams sweep London
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CJ Rice (4) of Fairbanks battles a Grandview opponent for possesion of the ball. Also pictured for the Panthers are Ben Zahn (3) and Bode Stauffer (2). FHS won the non-conference match 2-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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North Union’s Katelyn Zimmerman (14) blasts the ball over the net against Bellefontaine. The Lady Cats rallied for a five-set victory. (Photo submitted)
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