Sports

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)

North Union’s Kale Keigley (17) slides into third base following a pass ball from Dublin Jerome’s catcher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ catcher Mason Rausch (middle) tries to swipe at Northeastern’s Meric Gilbert (left) as he slides into the plate. FHS starting pitcher Carson Reames (27) stands for insurance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise prepares to throw to the plate in this file photo. Kise tossed a no-hitter during a victory over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

The umpire signals the forceout as MHS second baseman Jillian Rausch prepares to relay the ball to first. MHS’ defense was solid during the win over Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Griffin Scheiderer beats the ball to second base and slides in safely with a steal during an 18-8 victory over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) and Troy Nicol (7) close in on John Glenn’s Joey Gormley (27) during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Claire Meihls (1) slides safely into home in front of Jonathan Alder catcher Maggie McCoy Saturday night. The Lady Panthers won, 12-9, during the contest that was played under the lights at Pastime Park in Plain City. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Lauren Mobley raps a base hit against Dublin Jerome. The Lady Monarchs clubbed the Celtics 16-0. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Ben Bonnell enters the final stretch of the boys 4x800 meter relay at the annual Virg Rankin Invitational at North Union High School. The Wildcats’ relay squad placed fourth with a time of 9:32.60. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Gavin Betts (left) collides with an opposing runner during the top of the sixth. Marysville’s defensive unit suffered one error during the team’s win over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)