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Maddi Sines of Fairbanks notches a base hit in this file photo. Sines had two hits during the Lady Panthers’ win at Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s James Hackworth (12) focuses in on an incoming pick-off throw by starting pitcher Jackson Dempsey (5) during the bottom of the second inning. MHS’ game at Olentangy was suspended in the third inning until Thursday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s James Hackworth pops up from his game-winning slide in the bottom of the seventh. Teammate Derek Moyer (4) prepares to celebrate the Monarchs’ 7-6 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ethan Miller of North Union heaves the discus in this file photo. Miller was part of NU’s first-place discus and shot put teams at the Elgin Relays. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) gets halted by Marysville defender Alex McNamara during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Claire Meihls (left) and Carson Reames of Fairbanks are shown putting the ball in play in these file photos. Both helped their respective Panther teams to victories over Southeastern. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller and Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Ashtin Haubiel (1) reels in an incoming throw to third base while Jonathan Alder’s Corey Taylor (13) slides in safely. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Liam Rhea (4) looks up to catch a shallow popup during the top of the first inning against Grandview Heights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville High School head football coach Mike Young, left, supervises a lineman drill during a spring workout session. The Monarchs will begin their summer schedule after Memorial Day. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS’ Soorya Loganand delivers the ball back over the net. The Monarchs dropped a 3-2 verdict to Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne prepares to deliver a pitch against Springfield Shawnee. Krebehenne struck out seven as the Wildcats won their second game of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Marysville’s Zac Calvert (left) clears the bar in the pole vault. In the photo to the right, Julia Jarrett runs a leg of the girls 4x800 meter relay. The Monarch teams hosted Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

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)