Monarch gridders keep up stout fight before falling to Hilliard Davidson
Sports
September 20, 2025
Marysville’s JJ Henry carries the ball against Hilliard Davidson. Henry rushed for 108 yards during a 22-7 MHS loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarch gridders keep up stout fight before falling to Hilliard Davidson

By Chad Williamson 

After giving up touchdown passes of 67 and 66 yards on nearly identical plays in the first quarter, Marysville’s football team could have given up – and in years past, maybe it would have.

Friday’s opponent, Hilliard Davidson, has had Marysville’s number, holding the Monarchs winless over...

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Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) stretches for the end zone during the first quarter of action. The senior accounted for over 200 yards of total offense, accompanied by six touchdowns against Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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