Sports

Fairbanks’ girls golf team captured the Ohio Heritage Conference tournament championship. Members of the program are from left, front row, Nyla Greenbaum, Lilli Kelley, Lillian Peck, Christy Headings, Grace Parren and Savannah Blust; back row, head coach Kaylee Mitton, Camdyn Bartow, Sarah Beckhoff, Hailey Cramer, Adelyn Wisecup, Rylee Hotchkiss, Holiday Wright and assistant coach Kevin Morris. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Caylee Althauser of Marysville reaches to return the ball over the net during a match against a Westerville South opponent. Althauser earned her first varsity singles match victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Collin Bailey (4) of Fairbanks attempts to bring down a Madison Plains ball carrier. The Panthers will look for their second victory of the season when they travel to Greeneview on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (13) tries to gain possession against Graham’s Rachel Birchfield (9) during the start of Monday’s conference matchup. The sophomore Lady Pioneer accounted for a pair of assists in the team’s win over the visiting Falcons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch quarterback Evan Beany prepares to pass the ball against Lancaster. The Monarchs will look to extend their two-game winning streak when they host Hilliard Bradley on Friday. For more photos, see marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

North Union’s Kylee Balzer tries to inbound the ball during Saturday’s soccer match against Marion Harding at North Union. The Lady Cats’ won the match 5-2. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Fairbanks’ Alena Jimenez (11) delivers a header following a pass from Avery Thorley leading to a goal in the first half of play. The freshman Lady Panther was credited with one goal in the team’s tie against the Lady Pacers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Walker Martini (10) delivers a header after a corner kick while scoring his first goal during a win over visiting Maumee. The junior Pioneer tallied both goals in the team’s comeback win over the Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

McKinley Samaniego of Marysville follows through on her shot at the Worthington Christian Invitational. The Lady Monarchs placed seven during the 14-team event. (Photo submitted)

Jorja Ary of Marysville looks to hit the ball off the tee during the Olentangy Invitational. (Photo submitted)

Sami Haigh of MHS delivers the ball over the net during a doubles match. The Lady Monarchs fell at Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ali Hayes of Jonathan Alder blasts the ball over the net against an opponent. Hayes surpassed 1,000 kills during a victory over Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Katelyn Zimmerman of North Union sends the ball back over the net against Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Carson Shope of Fairbanks picks up tough yardage against Madison Plains. Shope rushed for 190 yards during FHS’ 32-31 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

As part of Military Appreciation Night at North Union, the United States Army presented an honorary jersey to North Union’s Ethan Miller in honor of his service to the community. Standing with Miller are, from left, North Union High School principal Keith Conklin, Sergeant First Class Bemish and Staff Sergeant Galvin. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (11) reaches over top of Bloom-Carroll defensive back Robert Williams (2) during the second quarter of action. The senior receiver accounted for 78 yards on four catches in the team’s win over the Bulldogs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Talan Wolford (9) of Marysville breaks up a pass intended for Lancaster’s Drew Whitlatch (2). Pictured in the background for the Monarchs is Hunter Sheldon. MHS beat the Golden Gales, 30-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Mara Vicari, left, of Fairbanks, and North Union’s Felix Plouck are pictured competing in cross country races in these file photos. Both local schools participated in the recent Panther Invitational. Fairbanks’ boys and girls teams captured first-place honors. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Ella Shaw of Marysville prepares to drive the ball. The Lady Monarchs won a triangular match. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks quarterback Bryson Griffith (10) looks for running room against Indian Lake. The Panthers will host Madison Plains this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)