Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg
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October 3, 2026
Carson Shope (2) of Fairbanks picks up yardage behind the blocking of Drystan Conley (56), Caleb Hoffman (75) and Collin Bailey (4) against Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg

By Tim Miller 

Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll has long said games are won by the teams that display toughness and physical play.

Carroll felt his team had shown those characteristics over the past few weeks, but he couldn’t say that after Friday’s 49-15 loss to Mechanicsburg.

“We told the guys thi...

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Gage Henry (13) of Marysville gets yanked by his face mask on this play. The officials did not call a penalty against Olentangy on the play. The Monarchs fell 31-8. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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Jonathan Alder quarterback Drew Hughes (5) picks up big yardage against Urbana. Also pictured for JA is Ben McCain. The Pioneers lost for the first time this season at Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
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Jonathan Alder quarterback Drew Hughes (5) picks up big yardage against Urbana. Also pictured for JA is Ben McCain. The Pioneers lost for the first time this season at Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
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