North Union’s Cameron Ludwig (top) sprawls on an opponent during a junior varsity tournament at Marysville High School earlier in the regular season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder senior Noah Hess, left, and North Union senior Miles Hall (23 to the right) both drive toward the basket during 2024-25 season games. Hess and Hall were named to the respective first teams in the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail and Mad River divisions. Hall was named the Mad River player of the year. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

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Marysville’s Audrey Spooner, second from left, stands on the awards podium at the Division I state indoor track and field meet. Spooner finished fourth in both the high jump and the triple jump. (Photo submitted)

Triad’s Awsom Mitchell (back) levitates Barnesville’s Hines Ford (front) during the Division III semifinals. The Triad senior advanced to the Parade of Champions following a 12-2 major decision. The Cardinal cemented his career with his second straight runner-up medal after falling short to Edison’s Luke James, 7-5. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA senior Noah Hess (13) holds up the Division IV regional runner-up trophy. Also pictured for the Pioneers is senior Sam Cramer (32). (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Addy Lyon (left) hooks up against Olentangy Orange’s Chloe Tompkins in the match for third place in the girls 135-pound weight division. Lyon won the bout, 4-0. In the photo to the right, Monarch Carson Mize defends a single against Colin Wooldridge of Cincinnati LaSalle. Mize lost the match by a 5-4 count and went on to finish fourth in the boys Division I 175-pound weight class at the state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff and Kevin Behrens)

Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel, right, collides with a Napoleon opponent on a drive to the basket. Muetzel led JA with 12 points during a 56-45 victory during the Division IV regional semifinals at Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville High School track and field athletes who will compete in the upcoming state indoor meet are from left, front row, Lyla Channell, Bailey Gross, Maggie Foust and Audrey Spooner; back row, Evan Donahue, Adam DeSutter, Paxton Herring and Mack Weithman. Nøt pictured, Caylee MacAdow. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Ethan Kuhns secures a double leg takedown on an opponent during the first round of championship matches at the Division II district tournament. The senior is being accompanied by two more grapplers representing the Scarlet and Black this weekend at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Wyatt Smith (right) ties up with an opponent from North Union during a regular-season dual meet. The sophomore Cardinal will compete at 132 pounds at the Division III state tournament this weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ashton Martin slides into home during a 2024 contest. A pitcher-infielder, Martin will continue his career at Wright State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Katie Hammersmith (right) tries to secure a takedown on Gahanna-Lincoln’s Jordan Mills (left) during the championship semifinals at the district tournament. The junior 170-pounder is among five Lady Monarchs set to take the stage at this year’s state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Oliver Fox (right) celebrates, along with assistant coach Curtis Thompson (background), after defeating Olentangy Orange’s Tyler Della Rocco during the consolation quarterfinals at the Division I district tournament last weekend. The 120-pounder is slated to compete in the Division I state tournament this weekend, along with five of his teammates. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Blake Atkins (14) looks to pass the ball to teammate Sam Cramer (far right) during a 2024-25 game. The Pioneers will travel to Bowling Green State University on Thursday to face Napoleon in the Division IV regional semifinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s CJ Collins (3) puts up a shot between a pair of Dublin Jerome defenders. Collins has been named to the Division I Central District first team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Awsom Mitchell of Triad, right, hooks up with an opponent during a match at North Union during the 2024-25 season. Mitchell repeated as the Division III district champion at 175 pounds during action at Hobart Arena in Troy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (top) breaks down opponent Ethan Lewis of Roger Bacon High School during a 106-pound Division II district bout. Watson captured championship honors in the weight bracket at Wimington High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Lori Grimes (top) watches the clock while scoring back points against Licking Heights’ Lily Seeman (bottom) during the semifinals at 155 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Carson Mize (bottom) takes a shot on Dublin Coffman’s Michael Feeney during the 175-pound finals match at the Division I Central District boys tournament. The senior will be accompanied by five other teammates who are slated to compete in the OHSAA Division I Boys State Tournament this weekend. (Journal-Tribune by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder senior Ryan Mark (1) holds up the Division IV district championship trophy while his teammates celebrate. The Pioneers have advanced to the regional tournament after their 57-54 victory over the Bulldogs on Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Bob Putman)

Panther Holtz Maine (44) is fouled on a drive to the basket at Mount Vernon Nazarene College. Maine reached the 1,000-point milestone during FHS’ loss during the Divison IV district championship game. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Makayla Hanes (top) pins her opponent during a consolation match at Marysville’s girls sectional tournament last Sunday. She will be among the 14 Lady Monarchs eyeing a chance at the OHSAA girls state tournament. MHS will compete at Big Walnut on Sunday during the district tournament. Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Carson Mize (left) makes a single leg takedown on a Hilliard Darby opponent during a regular-season dual meet this season. The senior Monarch re-opened his college recruitment after discovering Cleveland State University has plans to drop its Division I program. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of the Monarch boys bowling team are from left, front row, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins, Braiden McMahan, Lucas Hoffman and Thomas Dam; middle row, Ben Bankes, Hayden Cotterell, Grayson Young and Quinn Peterson; back row, head coach Greg Ray, Kai Kozlik and assistant coach Carl Lowe. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Braydon Wiedmann goes up for a layup, while Jonathan Alder’s Noah Hess (right) does the same. Both the Pioneers and Panthers will play this weekend for district championships. Fairbanks will take its No. 4 seed into the Division V district title game against unbeaten and second-seeded Columbus Academy. The contest will tip off at 4:30 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Nazarene. The Pioneers, who are the No. 2 seed in Division IV, will play No. 7 Bloom-Carroll Sunday at 2 p.m. The game to decide the district championship will be played at Otterbein University. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Garret Bollack (left) sinks a cradle lock on North Union’s Ben Bonnell (right) during a dual meet earlier this season. Bollack is slated to compete in the Division III district tournament alongside two other teammates at the Hobart Arena in Troy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)