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Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hanna (11) sends the ball over the net during a tournamnt match against Columbus South. The Lady Pioneers topped Bishop Hartley Saturday evening in Mount Vernon for the Division III district championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville senior goalkeeper Rylee Drope (1) clears the ball from the cage during the second half of action in the Division I district finals. The Lady Monarch accounted for 10 saves in the team’s loss to the Lady Celtics. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ben McCain of Jonathan Alder hauls in a pass reception against Bellefontaine. The Pioneers will have a first-round bye in the Division IV playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (left) brings down West Jefferson’s Wade Reeve Friday evening. The Panthers concluded their season with a 49-6 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) hangs onto Bellefontaine’s Spencer Stolly (2) during a kickoff return in the fourth quarter of action. The Pioneers secured a first-round bye in the Region 15, Division IV playoff bracket. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar looks to pick up yardage against Graham. The Falcons scored fourth-period touchdowns to edge NU 39-35. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s JJ Henry stretches across the end zone for a touchdown against Hilliard Darby. Henry tallied a trio of TDs during MHS’ 35-14 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Kaden Procuniar (14) takes a shot on goal during the Panthers’ last meetup with Wellington earlier this season. The junior Panther accounted for the team’s first goal during their win over Grandview Heights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill (15) battles to maintain possession while getting tackled by Bexley’s Avner Levin (11) during overtime. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Aaliyah West digs the ball in front of the net during Wednesday’s Division I tournament match against Dublin Coffman. Also pictured for MHS are Mya Schroeder (9) and Annabelle Clair (14). The Lady Monarchs dropped the two-hour match in five sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Broden O’Reilly is pictured during warm-ups prior to last week’s game against Springfield Shawnee. The Wildcats will host St. Paris Graham this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Fairbanks’ Audrey Lahmers (15) dribbles near the midfield line while being guarded by a Liberty Union defender. The freshman Lady Panther was credited with one goal on a penalty kick and an assist during the team’s win over the Lions. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Braylon Kauffman (58) draws a bead on a Columbus Academy ball carrier during a game earlier this season. The Pioneers will host Bellefontaine on Friday and then prepare for the Division IV playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo to the left, North Union’s Lexi Wills (8) sends the ball past Avery Gallmeyer of Fairbanks. Emma McElroy of North Union is pictured in the background. In the photo to the right, Livian Maine of FHS does the same to NU’s Kellyn Ufferman (8) and Glory Blevins (1). Also pictured for Fairbanks are Lexie Grant (7) and Hanna Boehm (red jersey). The Lady Panthers beat NU in four sets during a Division V district semifinal match. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s JJ Henry attempts to avoid an Olentangy Berlin tackler. The Monarchs will wrap up the regular season by hosting Hilliard Darby on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hanna (11) goes up for a block against Columbus Bishop Watterson. Also pictured for the Lady Pioneers are Ali Hayes (17) and Cailyn Glick (right). JA won the Division III district semifinal match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Mollie Thrush (1) sprints to corral a free ball while trying to out-pace opposing defender Cora Hill (32) of Northridge. Thrush was the lone scorer for Fairbanks during a 1-0 tournament victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller is pictured competing during a cross country race in this file photo. Miller captured an individual district championshp for the 2025 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cross country runners from Bunsold Middle School are from left, Ryan Krueger, Nathan McDonald, Braden Dove, Harrison Schacht, Silas Streng, Matthew Bochkor, Ryker Rawlings, Ella McDonie, Arya Sullivan, Clara Mordhorst, coach Jon Weithman, Reagan Bremer, Semira Slabach, Tayler Rowland, Claire Eley, coach Robert Bentz and Gwyneth Henderson. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Cailyn Glick (22) delivers one of her career-high 11 kills against Columbus South. Also pictured for the Lady Pioneers is Lily Boeckl (15). JA won the match with a three-set sweep. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)