Marysville’s Lauren Niekamp (1) leaps for a hit during the second set against the visiting Lady Panthers of Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker is pictured competing in the 2023 state cross country meet. Luker helped lead the Lady Pioneers to the 2024 championship of the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Addison Schumacher (13) of Jonathan Alder sets the ball during a match from earlier in the 2024 season. Peyton Hanna (20) goes up for a possible kill. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Madeleine Peffer (19) and Maddi Sines (27) go up for a block against Triad’s Adisyn Welty (8). The Lady Panthers captured the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder quarterback Grant Horne (left) races away from a Kenton Ridge defender enroute to a touchdown. Alder dropped a 28-27 heartbreaker on Homecoming Night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Nate Russell boots an extra point off the hold by Bryson Griffith (12). Russell won Friday’s game at Northeastern with a field goal. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) pitches the ball to Nick Van Hoose during Friday’s game against Benjamin Logan. (Photo submitted)

Waylon McDaniel (16) of Marysville picks up yardage on Friday against Thomas Worthington. The Monarchs won their second game of the season by a 42-14 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Triad’s Blayk Thomas (8) looks downfield for a pass attempt during a home game against Bucyrus earlier this season. The Cardinals will play at West Jefferson tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of the Lady Monarch district tournament golf team are from left, Ava Jackson, Allee Forrider, Olivia Gratz, Jorja Ary and McKinley Samaniego. (Submitted photo)

Fairbanks’ Cole Eger takes a shot during a match from earlier in the 2024 season. Edger will play in the state tournament at Firestone Country Club on Sunday and Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Alesei Pavloff)

North Union’s Griffin Osborne (14) picks up yardage against Urbana. The Wildcats will host Benjamin Logan on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sprints to the edge during the fourth quarter against London last week. The Pioneers will host the Cougars of Kenton Ridge tonight for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Kylee Balzer (2) celebrates with teammates Kale Keigley (13) and Emma Justice (23) after scoring the go-ahead goal during the second half of action. The Lady Cats, though, lost to visiting Benjamin Logan 2-1 on Senior Night Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ryker Green (7) and Leo Winner (36) prepare to block for Raiden Humble (3) on this play. The Panthers are 10th in Region 23 of Division VI in the computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Allie Boyd (14) and Gracie Boyer (10) of Fairbanks go up for a block during a recent match. They helped the Lady Panthers sweep Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

The Journal-Tribune’s football players of the week are from left, Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Brandon Dunn, Marysville; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; Caleb Wiltshire, Jonathan Alder; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Tommy Dellinger (21) of Fairbanks zeros in on a Mechanicsburg ball carrier. The Panthers will go for their sixth consecutive victory Friday at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Zac Cooper (3) follows the block of teammate Matthew Hover during last Friday’s game at Olentangy. The Monarchs will host Thomas Worthington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Maryn Tanferi (14) takes a shot on North Union’s goalkeeper while being challenged by Kylee Balzer (2). The senior Lady Pioneer accounted for three goals in the team’s win against the visiting Lady Cats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Leah Matlack (left) of North Union prepares to send the ball past a Madison Plains opponent. Matlack tallied a pair of goals during NU’s 9-4 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ava Francis (far right) goes up for a block in this file photo from her days at Jonathan Alder. Francis has transferred from Virginia Tech to Miami of Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Fabrizio Fiorini (10) maneuvers the ball past an opponent. The Pioneers have earned the No. 1 seed for the boys Division III tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Avery Gallmeyer, left, of Fairbanks sends the ball past blockers during a recent match. The Lady Panthers are the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Division V tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)