Varsity cheerleaders introduced
Sports
December 27, 2025

Varsity cheerleaders introduced

By Tim Miller 

The Marysville High School varsity basketball cheerleaders are from left, front row, Ava Backus, Ella Adams and Abriana Doumbouya; back row, Elizabeth Henderson, Halle Collins and Aly Bremer. The Monarchs will host Worthington Kilbourne Saturday evening.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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Claire Meihls (12) of Fairbanks goes in for a shot against Marietta on Tuesday. Also pictured for FHS are Jolie Porter (5), who led the Lady Panthers with 19 points, and Mara Vicari (24). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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