Lady Monarch hoopsters close out regular season by toppling Olentangy Berlin
Sports
February 18, 2025
In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Kadi Strahm (1) saves the ball from going out of bounds. In the photo to the right, Jenna Hackworth drives to the basket for a layup. Both girls scored in double figures as the Lady Monarchs defeated Olentang Berlin to close out the regular season. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch hoopsters close out regular season by toppling Olentangy Berlin

By Tim Miller 

Marysville’s varsity girls hoop squad closed out the regular season with a 59-30 triumph over Olentangy Berlin.

The Lady Monarchs (10-12) held a 19-13 lead after the opening quarter and took a 36-20 margin at the halftime break.

The Bears managed just four points during the third period.

As such, Mar...

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Marysville High School graduate Connor Smith displays his NCAA Division III national indoor high jump championship trophy. Smith cleared 6-11 1/2 during the recent national indoor meet that was held in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo submitted)
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