Sports

North Union’s Kennedy Harrah delivers an assist for a kill. Harrah recently set a new North Union school record for career volleyball assists. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Avery Gallmeyer of Fairbanks (15) tips the ball back over the net against Cedarville. Also pictured for FHS is Gracie Boyer (10). The Lady Panthers won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

George Hartman (21) of Triad returns a kickoff against Greenon. The Cardinals slipped to 0-4 with a 34-0 loss to the Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville Keefer Stackhouse (15) hauls in a 31-yard pass reception against Hilliard Bradley. The Jaguars rolled to a 42-14 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Vince Ranly (34) bats a pass from North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (11) in the air and reels in the ball for an interception behind the line of scrimmage. The Pioneers later scored on their ensuing offensive drive. Jonathan Alder defeated the Wildcats 42-23. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Maddi Sines of Fairbanks blasts one of her 16 kills during a three-set sweep over Springfield Catholic Central. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Noah Koski of Marysville drives the ball during an OCC Cardinal Division match. The event was held at Darby Creek. (Photo submitted)

Triad’s Caleb Jordan (2) runs to the outskirts of Mount Gilead’s kick return unit during the team’s home opener earlier this season. The Cardinals are back on their home turf against Greenon tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) rushes past defenders while getting blocks downfield on a screen pass during last week’s home game against Bloom-Carroll. The Pioneers are set to travel to Richwood today to face North Union. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Griffin Osborne tries to elude a tackler. The Wildcats will host Jonathan Alder on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Nyla Baumbarger of Marysville sends the ball back over the net. The Lady Monarchs shut out Dublin Scioto, 5-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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)