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Liam Rhea of Fairbanks puts the ball in play. Rhea tallied one hit during a loss at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Peterscheim delivers a pitch for Jonathan Alder. The Pioneers are the No. 1 seed for the upcoming Division IV district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (left) attempts to reel in a throw from first base while Jonathan Alder’s Ava Schellhammer slides into second base during the top of the sixth inning. Schellhammer was safe on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Brie Jennings rips a hit in this file photo. The Lady Monarchs split two games at Mount Vernon over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Gabby Lindsey of North Union flies through the air in the long jump pit. Lindsey won two individual races, competed on a championship relay team and placed second in the long jump at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville first baseman James Hackworth, right, anticipates a possible pickoff attempt Friday evening against Olentangy Berlin. The Monarchs fell 10-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Sienna Hutchins of MHS drives in the game-winning run against Columbus Bishop Watterson Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Awsom Mitchell signs to wrestle at Reinhardt University. The school held a signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon with coaches, friends and family present. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Carson Mize dons an Ohio State singlet during his visit to the program earlier this year. The senior signed with the Buckeyes Thursday afternoon. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise avoids getting kicked in the face as she goes into second with a stand-up double. Marysville shortstop Sienna Hutchins (36) had to jump to catch a high throw from the outfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cashton Wheeler slides safely into third base. Wheeler finished with two hits against Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mikayla Pepper of Marysville lands in the long jump pit. She won the event during a triangular meet against Hilliard Davidson and Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Zaim Habib (left) and Fairbanks’ Leo Winner (right) leap over the second round of obstacles in the boys’ 110-meter hurdles during a track and field dual meet in Richwood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s girls 4x1600 relay team of, from left, Bailey Gross, Cameron Cave, Lyla Channell and Maggie Foust) recently set a new school record. The girls turned in a time of 21:37 during the Gary Smith Invitational at Thomas Worthington High School. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker leaps while competing in the girls 300-meter hurdles during the Madison County meet. The senior Lady Pioneer took second place in the event with a time of 53.06. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Trent Sharp (blue) lifts his opponent for a takedown during the USA Ohio Freestyle State Duals last weekend. The Monarch and member of Beast Mode Wrestling finished the tournament with a 3-1 record. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Marysville’s Cameron King (15) takes a shot in front of Licking Valley’s goalie during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Maddi Sines of Fairbanks notches a base hit in this file photo. Sines had two hits during the Lady Panthers’ win at Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s James Hackworth (12) focuses in on an incoming pick-off throw by starting pitcher Jackson Dempsey (5) during the bottom of the second inning. MHS’ game at Olentangy was suspended in the third inning until Thursday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s James Hackworth pops up from his game-winning slide in the bottom of the seventh. Teammate Derek Moyer (4) prepares to celebrate the Monarchs’ 7-6 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ethan Miller of North Union heaves the discus in this file photo. Miller was part of NU’s first-place discus and shot put teams at the Elgin Relays. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) gets halted by Marysville defender Alex McNamara during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Claire Meihls (left) and Carson Reames of Fairbanks are shown putting the ball in play in these file photos. Both helped their respective Panther teams to victories over Southeastern. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller and Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Ashtin Haubiel (1) reels in an incoming throw to third base while Jonathan Alder’s Corey Taylor (13) slides in safely. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)