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Lily Walker (3) of Jonathan Alder steals second base during a game against Springfield Shawnee. The Lady Pioneers upped their record to 4-0 with a 5-2 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) --...

There are several lettermen back from a 2022 Marysville High School boys tennis team that posted a 7-6 record. Those veterans include seniors Mason Ice (second doubles) and Grant Turk (various spots);...

Members of Marysville’s girls track and field team are from left, front row, Jackie Rychlik, Lilly Cunningham, Bryn Hothem, Paige Thallman, Chloe Heminger, Hayley Conrad, Kennedy Klaer, Sydney Shaw, J...

Marysville’s girls lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Paige Raiter, Emily Krueger, Ida Lindstrom, Lexi Narcross-Zales, Chisaki Shionoiri, Marsella Johnson and Noelani Ferguson; second row...

The Monarch boys varsity lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Hunter Sheldon, Logan Fitch, Dustyn Bernard, Jason Wehr, Finn Eddie, Ben Durey and Julian Kennedy; second row, Braylon Martz, S...

Marysville's Julian Kennedy (right) attacks Findlay's defense during a home game this season. The Monarch accounted for two goals in the team's recent win on the road.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleks...

Jonathan Alder’s Jack Kennedy (20) eyes down a shot attempt while Carroll’s Luke Hermann (40) stands in front of the Pioneer. The junior midfielder accounted for four goals against the visiting Patrio...

Marysville’s Aelyn Baumbarger is pictured in these file photos. Baumbarger placed among the top three in a pair of sprint events during the Upper Arlington Invitational.  (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim...

Marysville’s Jamey Best (22) picks up a ground ball against Delaware Hayes during the season opener this year. The junior Monarch claimed all three of the team’s goals against visiting Granville.   (J...

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne eyes down an incoming ball during a scrimmage at home against Delaware Hayes.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Union suffered losses in baseball act...

North Union catcher Cagney Stewart (right) high fives her teammates as they take the field Thursday for their game against River Valley.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman) -- North Union got out ...

Marysville’s Tate Martino slings a pitch against an opposing Tiger at bat. The Monarch was the winning pitcher notching three strikeouts, one walk and allowed one hit.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Alek...

Jonathan Alder’s Alyssa Miller prepares to send in a pitch to an opposing Lady Jaguar in the top of the seventh inning.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Jonathan Alder’s varsity softbal...

Jonathan Alder attackman Corey Kingry (5) sifts his way through the Chaminade-Julienne defense as defenseman Ryan Mitchell (13) posts up on the Pioneer.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) --...

Marysville’s Brennan Booth sets up a shot in a home game against Gahanna Lincoln last week.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Marysville’s boys lacrosse team suffered another non-confere...

North Union opened its baseball season and not a lot went right for the Wildcats at Elgin. They were limited to just three hits by Comet pitching and also had several misplays in the field that led to...

Marysville sophomore Sienna Hutchins (36) slides into second base while dodging a Reynoldsburg Lady Raider.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Marysville’s varsity softball team claimed a...

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks strokes a base hit during a spring break contest at Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Photo submitted) -- The Lady Panther softball team slipped to 0-4 with an 11-3 setback at the hands of T...

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team upped its record to 2-0 with a 4-1 triumph over Urbana. Singles -Isaac Banks (JA) topped Spriggs 6-2, 6-1;   -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Cobb 6-1, 6-1; -Josh Weakl...

Roberto Galvis, left, and Dylan Harper of Marysville lead the boys’ 110 meter hurdle race. Harper claimed the overall first-place finish, while Galvis was the runner-up. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim ...

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team defeated Grandview, 5-0. Singles -Isaac Banks (JA) defeated Knoff 6-0, 6-1; -Gideon Sullivan (JA) downed Claypool 6-3, 6-4;   -Josh Weakley (JA) topped Donahue 6-1, 6...

Taylor Andrews of Fairbanks prepares to release a pitch. Andrews was the winning pitcher when the Panthers beat Brush (Ohio) High School during a game played in Myrtle Beach. (Journal-Tribune photo by...

Marysville’s Ben Durey (9) cranks a medium range shot against visiting Findlay during the team’s first home game of the season. The attackman recorded three goals in a 5-3 victory. (Journal-Tribune ph...

Lady Monarch Ava Mordhorst runs a leg of the 4x400 relay at Delaware. (Photos submitted) -- Marysville High School’s boys and girls track and field squads opened the 2023 season with victories during ...

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Wolford (30) gets a shot off while a Licking Valley Panther tries to disrupt the Pioneer. The senior Pioneer accounted for five goals against Licking Valley. (Journal-Tribune ph...

Lady Pioneer pitcher Alyssa Miller prepares to throw toward the plate in this file photo. Miller was the winning hurler when Jonathan Alder clubbed Bishop Hartley to begin the 2023 season. (Journal-Tr...

Marysville High School senior Cali Leng attempts to turn Lacie Knick of Clayton Northmont during the Division I state 120-pound wrestling championship match. Leng won by an 8-7 verdict. The former Lad...

North Union's Max Paris goes in for a layup against Jonathan Alder during a regular season game. The Wildcat earned an All-Ohio honorable mention nod from the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. (Jou...

Marysville’s Colin Richards (62) battles to control the puck during a game with the Columbus Blue Jackets 14U A team. Richards scored 22 goals and finished with 19 assists during the 2022-23 campaign....

Marysville High School senior Cali Leng (center) celebrates her Division I 120-pound state championship at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. Pictured in the back are MHS coaches Shawn ...