Sports

Addi Matthews (4) of Triad looks to advance the basketball during a game at Fairbanks. Pictured in the background for FHS is Claire Meihls. The Triad school district is looking to implement a strategic plan to improve Cardinal athletics. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cole Brewer of MHS pulls up for a jumper in this file photo. Brewer tallied 20-plus points during wins over Olentangy Orange and Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Cami Leng has control over her opponent during Saturday’s home duals tournament. Leng won all six of her matches and MHS’ girls won the team duals championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann looks to pass the ball against opposing defenders. In the photo to the right, Mara Vicari goes up for a shot for the Lady Panther hoop squad. Wiedmann and Vicari helped their teams to recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (top) tries to maneuver an opponent during a regular season tournament. Behrens was one of the MHS grapplers to take first-place honors during the Kevin Cleveland Memorial Tournament that was held at Dublin Scioto High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (20) drives to the basket. Schroeder tallied 18points during the Panthers’ win over West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey tries to get past a Graham defender during Saturday’s game at North Union. The Lady Cats won 68-51. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Claire Meihls (12) of Fairbanks goes in for a shot against Marietta on Tuesday. Also pictured for FHS are Jolie Porter (5), who led the Lady Panthers with 19 points, and Mara Vicari (24). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the left photo, Marysville’s Keegan Andrews (back) attempts to tie up a wrestler from North Canton Hoover. Andrews placed fourth in the 175-pound weight class at the Brecksville Holiday Invitational. In the photo to the right, MHS’ Trent Sharp puts on a cross-face against Ashton Jewell of Hartland (Mich.) at the Brecksville event. Sharp placed sixth in the 144-pound weight class. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kevin Behrens)

From left, North Union’s Griffin Osborne and Alek Orders and Mollie Thrush of Fairbanks are pictured in action during 2025 contests. The trio helped their respective teams to the best post-season finishes in school history. (Osborne photo submitted; Journal-Tribune photos of Orders and Thrush by Aleksei Pavloff)

Carter Shank, Marysville’s 157-pounder (top) is turning Brody Wiora of Canyon Valley (Arizona) with a leg half during a match at the Brecksville Holiday Invitational. Shank won the match 16-4. MHS assistant coach Derek Sharp watches the match in the background. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (0) takes a shot in this file photo. Adkins scored 16 points during the Monarchs’ 69-48 victory on Monday at Columbus Bishop Ready. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey, left, looks to drive the ball against Fairbanks’ Alek Orders. The Panthers won the Union County rivalry game on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Garrett Bauer of Jonathan Alder goes up for a basket in this file photo. Bauer tallied 17 points during the Pioneers’ recent win over Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Owen Graves (5) of MHS goes up for a shot along the baseline against Worthington Kilbourne on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

The Marysville High School boys bowling team earned a recent victory over Olentangy Berlin. Members of the team are from left, front row, Chris Cantleberry, Devin Forsom, Corbin Levings, Lucas Hoffman, Kyle Teters and Carson Blevins; back row, coach Greg Ray, Maison Ray, Hayden Cotterell, Kai Kozlik, Grayson Young and JV Coach Jimmy Young. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Val Brito (center) and Kadi Strahm (right) battle a New Albany opponent for possession of the basketball. The Lady Monarchs beat the Eagles, 44-36. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Brady Cordonnier is pictured competing in this file photo. Cordonnier was a part of two new MHS boys swimming records during the recent Northwest Classic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s girls bowling team earned runner-up honors during the recent Holiday Baker Tournament in Columbus. Members of the Lady Monarch squad are from left, coach Johnathon Cusack, Lisa Harris, Khloe Smith, Lilly Riffle, Delaney Sherwood, Tana Young, Abby Williams and Cheyenne Lanning. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (23) puts a shot attempt up in the first half of action while getting clamped down by a pair of Patriot defenders. The Pioneer scored 10 points in the team’s loss to Tri-Village during the 2025 Holiday Hoopla. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)