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Ashton Martin of Jonathan Alder delivers a pitch to the plate. Martin fanned 10 as the Pioneers topped Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Unon’s Emma McElroy (16) connects with an incoming pitch during a regular season home game against Dublin Jerome last week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Gianni Russo, left, and Will Nuspl are pictured in action during Tuesday’s home match against Columbus St. Charles. They both won their singles matches and helped the Monarchs top the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (4) slides into home for the score following a precision bunt by Grant Horne. The junior Pioneer recorded two hits at four at-bats during the team’s win over Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Mason Springs of MHS delivers a pitch during a 2025 game. Springs was the winning pitcher on Monday when the Monarchs topped Hiliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Ella Wood watches as her home run flies toward the fence against Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Peyton Davis (12) throws a pitch during a home game earlier this season. The Wildcat pitched one inning in the team’s loss to Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) slides safely into second base, while a River Valley infielder can’t pick up the ball. The Pioneers scored an 8-3 victory to remain unbeaten on the season during Saturday’s game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Addi Altizer of MHS rips a base hit in this file photo. Altizer helped the Lady Monarchs to a doubleheader sweep over Pickerington North. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Aubrey Montgomery (21) surveys the defense during a regular season home game. The senior Lady Monarch accounted for four goals in the team’s win over Wellington School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Bailey Gross of Marysville is pictured competing in a race. Gross is a member of the new record-setting distance medley team. The mark was set at Friday’s Monarch Relays. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Jillian Rausch (12) hits an incoming pitch during the top of the fifth inning against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Zac Clodfelder returns the ball over the net. Clodfelder helped the Monarchs defeat Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar takes off after receiving the baton from Rylee Horne. The Wildcats defeated Buckeye Valley and Ridgemont during the recent Richwood Relays, a mixed track meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Neumeier rips a base hit in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers defeated Bellefontaine on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) connects on a pitch from Bellefontaine’s Brody Boy during a home conference game. The senior Pioneer accounted for one run scored, one hit and one RBI in the team’s win over the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS shortstop Sienna Hutchins can’t get a tag down on a Thomas Worthington base runner sliding into second. The Lady Monarchs topped the Cardinals 13-0 to remain on top of the OCC Cardinal Division standings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) gets sandwiched in between two Thomas Worthington defenders during the first half of action. The Monarch attackman scored two goals in the team’s division loss to the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Ally Gearheart (left) is pictured competing during a race. Gearheart set three new school track records within a recent four-day period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Angel-Christina Moss of Marysville clears a hurdle during the 100 meter event. The Lady Monarch claimed first place in the race and helped lead the team to a triangular meet victory over Westland and Central Crossing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)