Sports

Local youngsters are pictured during a recent baseball game, sponsored by the Union County Family YMCA. The season will run through this month. (Photo by Jack Zwiezinski)

These members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball program competed during a summer league and in the Mason Tournament. They are from left, front row, Lexie Grant, Sara Lynch, Lailynn Burns, Abby Russell, Stephenie Headings and Sophie Bostwick; back row, head coach Allison Gorton, Sydney Nicol, Riley Greene, Avery Gallmeyer, Liviann Maine, Maddi Sines, Hannah Boehm, Gracie Boyer and assistant coach Deb Boyd. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (13) tries to head a high ball while fighting for possession against an opposing defender. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Evan Reynard (left) and Marysville’s James Hackworth are pictured competing in the annual Marysville Invitational. The event was held at Darby Creek. JA placed sixth as a team, while the Monarchs were 13th. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Alex Eich (13) dribbles closer to the goal before scoring against Westerville Central in a preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Parker McBride putts toward the hole. The Pioneers scored a recent victory over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder graduate Jace Schrock (left) is pictured with former Cincinnati Reds catcher and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench. Schrock was presented with the Johnny Bench award as the best high school catcher in the state of Ohio for the 2025 season. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’s head football coach Dave Carroll (left) sits down with Marysville Journal-Tribune Sports Editor Tim Miller (right) during a podcast recording at Fairbanks Elementary School last week. The Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast has already begun publishing conversations with coaches ahead of the 2025 fall season with more scheduled to run prior to the first Friday night slate of games. Interviews can be accessed wherever you get your podcasts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Triad’s incoming senior captain Brody Hess (5) charges upfield after alluding tacklers during a home game against Bucyrus in the 2024 fall season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Bryson Griffith looks for an open receiver during a recent 7-on-7 passing scrimmage at Marysville High School. Griffith has assumed the position of the Panthers’ starting quarterback for the 2025 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ali Hayes, far right, sends the ball over the net in this file photo. The Jonathan Alder senior-to-be will play volleyball on the collegiate level at Wright State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Rebecca Boggs, far left, watches a Marysville High School volleyball drill. Boggs is the new head coach for the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

This is a photo of the gold medal that Marysville resident Keith Haigh and his tennis doubles partner Mark Florman recently won at the 2025 National Senior Games. (Photo submitted)

Dustin Wade watches the action while coaching a baseball game. Wade has been named as Marysville High School’s new head varsity diamond boss. (Photo submitted)

New faces on the Marysville High School varsity football coaching staff are from left, Dave Gebhart, Ryan Fritch, Devon Stover and Jim Hodakievic. Not pictured, Brad McKinley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Leo Winner (36) of Fairbanks defends as Triad’s Awsom Mitchell catches a pass during a 2024 contest. The Panthers will open their 2025 campaign on Thursday, Aug. 21 with a 7 p.m. kickoff. They will play Colonel Crawford at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

North Union co-defensive coordinator Jessie Miller instructs players during a run-fit period at the team’s first official practice of the 2025 season. Miller formerly served as the Wildcats’ head coach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler latches on to a pass during a recent 7-on-7 passing scrimmages. High school football teams across Ohio began their official preseason practices today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Alex Jolliff follows through on his shot during a match at Blues Creek. The Wildcats opened their 2025 season with a convincing 164-236 win over Benjamin Logan on Tuesday at Liberty Hills. Jaxon Jolliff was the match medalist with a 39, while his brother, Alex, posted a round of 40. Ethan Monroe and Jenson Stover each shot a 43, while Reese Spriggs had a 48 and Brylon Riffle carded a 51. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Leo Winner reels in an incoming pass from Bryson Griffith during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Marysville. Friday is the start of fall sports practices as coaches locally and around the state begin their instruction periods for their respective sports. Boys and girls golf teams are already beginning their competitions with most starting their 2024 campaigns today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Carson Gordon (8) takes the ball past midfield during a regular season game against Grandview Heights during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks graduate Ryker Green (7) picks up yardage in a game during his senior season. Green will continue his football and academic careers at The College of Wooster. (Journal-Trikbune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Mitchell Evans (right) holds on to a pass during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Urbana. Preseason practice for the Monarchs will officially begin Friday, Aug. 1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville alumna Shannon Cordle, a 2024 graduate, clears the ball from the goal area during the Lady Monarchs’ annual alumni game at Impact Stadium. The former Lady Monarch is currently a member of MIT’s women’s soccer and track and field programs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)