Sports

In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Donovan Teodoro (far right) runs the opening leg of the boys shuttle hurdles during Friday’s Monarch Relays. Pictured at the right is Lady Monarch Ava Schmutz who clears the bar in the girls pole vault. Schmutz was the top vaulter in the girls event. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Andrew Heizer looks on during Monday’s win over Thomas Worthington. Heizer recorded a hit in Thursday’s game against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Claire Meihls of Fairbanks looks to put down a bunt in this file photo. Meihls had two hits during a win over Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Logan Donaldson slides safely into second base against Bellefontaine on Thursday. The Lady Pioneers scored a 15-5 victory over the Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Cohen Millice (21) and Colton Mullin (11) defend a shot during a 2025-2026 game. Triad school officials are still searching for a new boys head basketball coach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Trey King (20) of Fairbanks raps a base hit. King helped lead the Panthers to a win on Tuesday over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Kyah Hendren (20) slides safely into second base before the ball can get to a Northeastern infielder. The Lady Panthers won the first game on their new field by a 13-5 count. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Kyah Hendren (20) waits on a pitch during a recent game. In the photo to the right, Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) slides safely into second base. Hendren and Wheeler helped their respective teams to victories on Monday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Brady Carper steps in for a sixth-inning at-bat. Carper recorded three hits and led off the seven-run sixth inning with a double in Marysville’s win over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

North Union’s Leah Cox prepares to release the ball from the pitching circle. Cox threw a perfect game during the Lady Cats’ 30-0 victory at Graham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Local sprinters are among those competing in the boys 100 meter dash during the Virg Rankin Invitational that was held at North Union High School. They are Carson Shope, Fairbanks (far left); Griffin Osborne (third from left), North Union; and Jonathan Alder’s Grayson Adams (far right). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cashton Wheeler of Jonathan Alder slides safely into third in this file photo.The Pioneers won two recent games to increase their 2026 record to 10-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Brie Jennings watches a ball sail foul in this file photo.The Lady Monarchs defeated Granville during a non-conference game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad High School head volleyball coach Kim Staten, middle, and her husband/assistant coach Justin, left, talk with one of their players during a 2025 match at Fairbanks. Staten has also been hired as the new Lady Cardinals’ basketball coach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)