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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)

Collin Bailey (4) of Fairbanks brings down Triad’s Brody Hess (5) on this play. The Cardinals had a difficult time running the football during a 64-12 loss to the Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar warms up prior to Friday’s game against Springfield Shawnee. The Wildcats upped their record to 6-3 with a victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Colin Wimmers (28) of Marysville catches a 65-yard pass Friday evening. The reception set up the team’s only touchdown against Olentangy Berlin. Also pictured for MHS is Keefer Stackhouse (15). The Monarchs fell to the Bears, 41-7. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Trey Bentley (left) defends an incoming pass attempt while covering Kenton Ridge’s Caleb Hall during the final minute of Friday’s road win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Myranda Streng (5), Mckenna Schwartzengraber (15) and Madi Cook (4) battle to get the ball out of the team’s goal, while Hilliard Bradley’s Avery Zwilling (13) inserts herself into the fun. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Wyatt Arver picks up yardage during a game from earlier this season. The Wildcats will host Springfield Shawnee this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Caden Jude (7) takes a shot after being awarded a penalty kick during the second half of action against Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Wyatt Smith (1) takes the edge on a quarterback run during a home game against Mount Gilead earlier this season. The Cardinals will host Fairbanks tonight for their final regular season home game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Daniel Bailey (54) and Reid Phelps (18) go after Northeastern’s quarterback. The Panthers will play at Triad tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Emmy Eastman leaps for a spike while Columbus Academy’s Lily Tostevin (left) and Ellie Chapman (right) come up to meet her. The Lady Cats are slated to take on Fairbanks in a Division V district semifinal next week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union senior Kale Keigley (13) advances the ball on Bishop Ready’s side of the field. The Lady Cats fell to Ready 5-1 in tournament action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) escapes a would-be tackler from London during the team’s recent road game against the Red Raiders. The Pioneers are on the road again this week, venturing to Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Reagyn Welty (2) attempts a kill during a 2025 match. Welty finished a match against Mechanicsburg with a team-high 23 kills. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mollie Thrush of Fairbanks sends the ball up the field in this file photo. The Lady Panthers blanked Springfield Catholic Central by an 8-0 count. Thrush tallied two goals during the contest. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of North Union’s boys cross country team are from left, assistant coach Emma Hayward, head coach Penny Cunningham, Colton Smith, Mack Marlette, Ben Bonnell, Felix Plouck, Jack Hoover, Philip Ardrey, Drew Chadwell and assistant coach Josie Cunningham. (Submitted Photo)

Elli Shaffer of Fairbanks advances the ball up the field. Shaffer helped the Lady Panthers defeat Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Adalyn Castle of Fairbanks passes the ball toward the front line in this file photo. Also pictured for FHS are Sara Lynch (16), Hannah Boehm (right) and Maddi Sines (background). The Lady Panthers defeated Triad during a recent match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)