Sports

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)

Marysville’s Trent Sharp (left) and Jonathan Alder’s Nixon Baker (right) scramble near the out-of-bounds line during the 144-pound semifinal match. The Monarch was crowned champion of the weight class, while the Pioneer took sixth. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Hannah Niehaus (left) high steps before taking down London’s Brylee Huff (right) during a pool match at 125 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (12) drives in for a shot attempt against River Valley. The Lady Pioneers fell to the Vikings on Saturday afternoon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Kailin McElroy, right, and Kennedy Harrah converge on an Indian Lake player for possession of the basketball. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Marysville’s Kellen Carter (23) tries to get a basket while being guarded by Thomas Worthington’s Jayce Harris (23) during the second half. The Monarch contributed four points in the team’s win against the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth (23) goes up for a shot in this file photo. Hackworth helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a victory over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ty Schroeder goes in for a Fairbanks layup against Northeastern. The Panthers rolled to a victory over the Jets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Los Angeles Rams special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, right, is pictured with head coach Sean McVay during a game. Blackburn, a Marysville High School graduate, was dismissed from the Rams’ coaching staff Saturday evening. (File photo)

The Journal-Tribune has released its 2025 Union County football season. Pictured from left are North Union’s Nick Hajjar, coach of the year; Marysville’s JJ Henry, defensive player of the year; and Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler, offensive player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff and Chad Williamson)

Sydney Cutler (10) of Fairbanks goes in for a basket against Springfield Catholic Central. The Lady Panthers won the game 66-18. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (12) dodges a Fredericktown defender while driving in front of a potential score. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union’s Nickolaus Hajjar goes into the lane against Urbana. The Wildcats fell to the Hillclimbers. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Lain Dumbauld (20) fights for an offensive rebound against a Westerville Central defender during the second half. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Carter Pancallo competes in a swimming event against Olentangy Berlin. The MHS boys won their meet, while the Lady Monarchs fell to the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Logan Acker (top) tries to keep his opponent’s back on the mat for back points during a match at 157 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Triad’s varsity boys hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Colton Millice, Ashton Phillips, Alex May, Jayden Blackburn and Landon Tomlin; back row, Caleb Jordan, Andy Nott, Cohen Millice, Ashton Spriggs and Makye Gaston. Not pictured, Logan McCoy and Gavyn Heitman. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)