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Marysville senior Tristan Karnes (left) and freshman Bryn Hothem are shown preparing for the Division I state cross-country meets. Both Monarchs will run Saturday at National Trail Raceway near Hebron...

Triad quarterback Jordan Simonelli looks downfield for a receiver against West Jefferson. The Cardinals will close out their season tonight at home against Northeastern. (Photo submitted) The Triad Ca...

Jonathan Alder’s Kennady Izzard (3) stretches to prevent the ball from hitting the floor Thursday evening at Lexington High School. The Lady Pioneers beat Norwalk, 3-1, in the Division II regional sem...

St. John’s Lutheran School’s volleyball team recently won the inaugural All-Ohio Lutheran tournament that was played on its home court. The four-team tournament included St. Paul from Westlake, Bethan...

The Marysville rugby team has earned a berth in the National Rugby Union Championship. The Rhinos will travel to Findlay for matches on Saturday and Sunday. They will face Findlay at 12:30 p.m. on Sat...

Fairbanks linebacker Braylon Green can’t come up with an interception in this file photo. The Panthers will close out the regular season at West Jefferson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Mill...

Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass looks at his play chart as his team prepares to get back on the field after a timeout. The Pioneers will travel to London to close out the regular season...

There are only four games separating the five Journal-Tribune Pigskin Pickers as the final week of the high school regular season has arrived. Sports writer Sam Dillon (7-2 last week) maintains an eve...

Trevyn Feasel, left, of North Union cuts upfield through a hole provided by Trevor Moran (10) during the Wildcats’ contest against Urbana. NU could win a conference title with a victory over Ben Logan...

Marysville’s Kindall Duke (9) nearly collides with an Olentangy Orange player during Wednesday’s Division I regional soccer semifinal match at Dublin Jerome. Also pictured for the Lady Monarchs is Cai...

The entire 2019 Jonathan Alder boys and girls cross-country teams are from left, front row, Maggie Matessa, Xavier Pierce, Evelyn McDaniel, Annie Hirshberg, Audrey Davis and Kate Curtiss; second row, ...

Jonathan Alder’s Jacob Fenik tries to stay ahead of a Springfield Shawnee tackler. The Pioneers will travel to London for a renewal of a fierce Madison County rivalry. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Di...

Jonathan Alder’s Emma Shepherd sends the ball back over the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers will face Norwalk on Thursday during the Division II regional volleyball semifinals. The match wil...

Members of Marysville’s defensive unit stop a Hilliard Davidson ball carrier on Friday. Among those Monarchs are Luke Harper (55), David Farley (23) and Ian Johnson (54). MHS will conclude the regular...

Lady Monarch Jenna Rioch (15) battles a Gahanna opponent for possession of the ball on Saturday. The Lady Monarchs won the Division I district championship with a 1-0 triumph over the Lions. MHS will ...

Fairbanks’ girls cross-country team is shown at the starting line during the Division III regional meet on Saturday at Pickerington North. Pictured from left (white jerseys) are, Amelia Cameron, Adeli...

Marysville’s Kassidy Lee (right) hits the turf Saturday afternoon while going after the ball during the Division I district championship match at Dublin Jerome High School. The Lady Monarchs won the t...

JA’s Ava Francis sends the ball over the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers won the Division II district title on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) The top seed in the Division II...

Marysville runners Tristan Karnes, left, and Bryn Hothem are pictured at the Division I regional on Saturday. They have qualified for the state meet that will be held next Saturday. (Photo submitted) ...

Fairbanks’ Cade Feller (7) goes after the ball against a Wellington opponent Saturday evening. The Panthers dropped a 5-0 verdict during the Division III district title match that was held at Marysvil...

Jonathan Alder’s Garret Proxmire (22) breaks through the Springfield Shawnee defense Friday evening. Proxmire rushed for more than 200 yards during a 56-34 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillo...

Ryan Kern (32) of Marysville picks up yardage against Hilliard Davidson on Friday. The Monarchs fell, 23-14 and slipped to 5-4 for the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) A pedigree on ...

Trevyn Feasel (3) stiff-arms an Urbana tackler on this play. Feasel picked up more than 100 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns during the Wildcats’ 52-13 win. (Photo submitted) The Wildcats o...

Fairbanks quarterback Braxton Wilhelm (14) picks up yardage against Mechanicsburg on Friday. The Panthers fell, 52-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) For the past six weeks, the Fairbanks Panthe...

The Triad football squad knew going in what it was up against Friday evening at West Jefferson. The Riders have a powerhouse offense that had scored 376 points and a defense that has allowed only 147 ...

Journey Blevins of North Union winds up to blast a hit past two Northridge blockers during the Division III Mount Vernon 2 district semifinal match in Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. ...

Fairbanks High School head volleyball coach Ed Marsman, left, gives instructions to his team during a timeout in this file photo. Marsman has announced his retirement from coaching the sport after 34 ...

Triad’s Ayden Sanford catches a pass against Fairbanks. The Cardinals will play at West Jefferson tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) The Cardinals of Triad are looking for the positives in...

The Marysville High School girls team and Tristan Karnes will compete in the Division I regional cross-country meets on Saturday at Pickerington North High School. Pictured are from left, front row, K...

Fairbanks’ girls cross-country team will compete during the Division III regional meet on Saturday at Pickerington North High School. Members of the squad are from left, Gracie Hubbs, Linsey Eddy, Ame...