Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington
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September 16, 2026
Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) picks up yardage while trying to elude a Hilliard Bradley defender. The Monarchs will host Upper Arlington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarch gridders will face big task against Upper Arlington

By Tim Miller 

Marysville’s varsity football team returns home this Friday and faces a big task.

The 2-2 Monarchs will host 3-1 Upper Arlington.

The Golden Bears’ only loss so far this season has been to New Albany (3-1) by a score of 28-21 last week.

Upper Arlington will run from the spread offense in a two-quar...

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