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Marysville’s Trent Sharp (right) attempts to sink in underhooks against Cody Trevino of Indiana during a match at 138 pounds. Sharp lost 10-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Jonathan Alder’s Kylie Peterscheim attempts to put down a bunt in this file photo. Peterscheim had one of Alder’s three hits during a tournament loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Jenna Dee celebrates with teammate Elizabeth Gregory (99), assistant coaches Josie Duncan (right) and Alexis Smith (left) following the senior’s home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Lady Panther accounted for one hit and two RBIs in the team’s win over Johnstown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Leah Cox of North Union fires the ball toward the plate. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor to advance to Friday’s Division V district championship game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Courtesy runner Madelyn Russolillo slides safely into second base during the Lady Monarchs’ 9-0 tournament win over Groveport-Madison. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville High School softball head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell earned her 300th career win over the weekend. Picture celebrating the milestone are from left, front row, Lexie Hakola, Lauren Mobley, Jillian Rausch, Sienna Hutchins, Segner-Maxwell, Ella Wood and Brie Jennings; back row, assistant coach Brent Maxwell, Kylie Levings, Madelyn Russolillo, Sophia Brashears, Brooklyn Gamby, Lilly McKinney, Josie Bumgarner, Addi Altizer, Jaiden Hutchins, Abigail Bryant, Gwen Dyal and assistant coach Jeremy Segner. (Photo submitted)

Dayne Madison of Fairbanks rips a base hit. Madison finished with two hits and drove in a pair of runs during a victory over Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) tags out a Bishop Watterson runner during the top of the second inning. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pictured, from left to right, are Grey Huston and Zach Dennis. (Photo submitted)

MHS’ Macie Barta prepares to take a handoff from Myranda Streng in the girls 4x200 meter relay race. The Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet was held at Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch catcher Rocco Marchetti tags out a University School base runner trying to reach the plate. The Monarchs won the game, 7-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Raegan Tremayne (34) puts down a bunt in the bottom of the second inning. The junior Lady Pioneer accounted for two hits and scored two runs in the team’s win over Columbus Independence. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Tyler Barton of Jonathan Alder delivers a pitch to the plate. Barton struck out 11 and scattered three hits during Thursday’s 1-0 victory over Washington Courthouse. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wednesday’s rain forced the postponement of Jonathan Alder’s tournament softball game against Columbus Independence. A number of workers, such as Jeff Simmons (above) tried to get the Alder diamond in shape for the contest, but the muddy conditions prohibited the game. The contest was rescheduled for Thursday evening, after the Journal-Tribune’s Friday deadline. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Rylee Fox is surrounded by her teammates after hitting a grand slam on Wednesday in Division V softball tournament play at Fredericktown. The Lady Cats defeated the Freddies 5-2. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Pittman)

North Union’s Lauren Hall competes with the 4x800-meter relay team during a home meet earlier this season. Hall and three other members of the relay crew placed first in the event during the Central Buckeye Conference Championships. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

In the top photo, Marysville’s Audrey Spooner goes over the high jump bar. She was the girls’ runner-up for the OCC Cardinal Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks third baseman Nolan Baker (30) looks back to the umpire for a favorable call as he applies the tag to a West Liberty-Salem base runner. Baker’s stretch paid off as an out was called. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Lauren Mobley follows through on her swing. Mobley drove in two runs during a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Faythe Willis (3) takes a shot amid a heavy Westerville North defense during the second half. The junior Lady Monarch accounted for four goals in the team’s playoff win over the Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Miles Marlette (4) connects on an opposing pitch during a regular season game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcat recorded an RBI and two hits in the team’s recent loss to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The three finalists for the Fairbanks athletic director position, from left to right, are Grey Huston, Chris Reese and Zach Dennis. (Photos submitted)