Lady Monarchs begin off-season work to climb back to top of central Ohio prep softball scene
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June 15, 2026
Jillian Rausch comes through with a base hit during a 2026 game. Rausch will be a senior infielder for the Lady Monarchs during the 2027 season. Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller.

Lady Monarchs begin off-season work to climb back to top of central Ohio prep softball scene

By Tim Miller 

For many softball teams a 16-12 final record would be something to celebrate. That mark, however, isn’t up to the standards of Marysville High School’s ball club.

The Lady Monarchs finished the sub-standard (in their eyes) 2026 campaign by seeing their string of seven consecutive Ohio Cap...

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