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In the top photo, Marysville’s Audrey Spooner goes over the high jump bar. She was the girls’ runner-up for the OCC Cardinal Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks third baseman Nolan Baker (30) looks back to the umpire for a favorable call as he applies the tag to a West Liberty-Salem base runner. Baker’s stretch paid off as an out was called. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Lauren Mobley follows through on her swing. Mobley drove in two runs during a 7-3 victory over Teays Valley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Faythe Willis (3) takes a shot amid a heavy Westerville North defense during the second half. The junior Lady Monarch accounted for four goals in the team’s playoff win over the Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Miles Marlette (4) connects on an opposing pitch during a regular season game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcat recorded an RBI and two hits in the team’s recent loss to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The three finalists for the Fairbanks athletic director position, from left to right, are Grey Huston, Chris Reese and Zach Dennis. (Photos submitted)

Liam Rhea of Fairbanks puts the ball in play. Rhea tallied one hit during a loss at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Peterscheim delivers a pitch for Jonathan Alder. The Pioneers are the No. 1 seed for the upcoming Division IV district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (left) attempts to reel in a throw from first base while Jonathan Alder’s Ava Schellhammer slides into second base during the top of the sixth inning. Schellhammer was safe on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Brie Jennings rips a hit in this file photo. The Lady Monarchs split two games at Mount Vernon over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Gabby Lindsey of North Union flies through the air in the long jump pit. Lindsey won two individual races, competed on a championship relay team and placed second in the long jump at the West Liberty-Salem Invitational. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville first baseman James Hackworth, right, anticipates a possible pickoff attempt Friday evening against Olentangy Berlin. The Monarchs fell 10-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Sienna Hutchins of MHS drives in the game-winning run against Columbus Bishop Watterson Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Awsom Mitchell signs to wrestle at Reinhardt University. The school held a signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon with coaches, friends and family present. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Carson Mize dons an Ohio State singlet during his visit to the program earlier this year. The senior signed with the Buckeyes Thursday afternoon. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise avoids getting kicked in the face as she goes into second with a stand-up double. Marysville shortstop Sienna Hutchins (36) had to jump to catch a high throw from the outfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cashton Wheeler slides safely into third base. Wheeler finished with two hits against Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mikayla Pepper of Marysville lands in the long jump pit. She won the event during a triangular meet against Hilliard Davidson and Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Zaim Habib (left) and Fairbanks’ Leo Winner (right) leap over the second round of obstacles in the boys’ 110-meter hurdles during a track and field dual meet in Richwood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s girls 4x1600 relay team of, from left, Bailey Gross, Cameron Cave, Lyla Channell and Maggie Foust) recently set a new school record. The girls turned in a time of 21:37 during the Gary Smith Invitational at Thomas Worthington High School. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker leaps while competing in the girls 300-meter hurdles during the Madison County meet. The senior Lady Pioneer took second place in the event with a time of 53.06. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Trent Sharp (blue) lifts his opponent for a takedown during the USA Ohio Freestyle State Duals last weekend. The Monarch and member of Beast Mode Wrestling finished the tournament with a 3-1 record. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Marysville’s Cameron King (15) takes a shot in front of Licking Valley’s goalie during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)