Lady Monarchs, FHS boys notch hoop wins
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January 15, 2026
In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth goes up for a shot. Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (right) drives toward the basket. Hackworth and Schroeder helped their respective teams to victories on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs, FHS boys notch hoop wins

By Tim Miller 

Jenna Hackworth tallied 18 points on Tuesday, leading Marysville’s girls hoopsters to a 48-34 victory at Hilliard Bradley.

Ainsley Rogan and Val Brito both tallied nine points.

Kadi Strahm scored eight and Kelsey Strahm added four.

The Lady Monarchs (8-4) will play at Hilliard Darby on Friday.

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