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In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Elizabeth Gregory delivers a base hit. In the photo to the right, Macy Pruitt of Jonathan Alder prepares to pitch to the plate. The FHS and Alder softball squads won games on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)

Gianni Russo of Marysville returns the ball over the net during a match against Pickerington North on Wednesday. The Monarchs claimed a 3-2 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Brooklyn Gamby of MHS follows through on her swing. Gamby homered during a victory at Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) interacts with former Pioneer Chase Chopin during a regular season home game in 2024. Schrock helped the Pioneers to a victory over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Triad and Fairbanks softball teams had runners beat tags during Tuesday’s 12-1 FHS victory. Triad’s Jessica Bernardi slides safety into home before FHS catcher Tiffini Harper can get an out. It was the Lady Cardinals’ lone score of the evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Mason Springs (42) connects for a home run off a pitch from Olentangy’s Cameron Birch during the bottom of the first inning. The Monarch also took over mound duties, collecting eight strikeouts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Sienna Hutchins watches the flight of the ball on her swing against Olentangy Berlin. Hutchins blasted a pair of home runs during an 9-2 victory for the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey leaps toward the long jump pit in this file photo. Lindsey won the event at the Triad Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

These photos show Fairbanks High School junior Beckem Lamp (at the right in both photos) during various events in the sport of taekwondo. Lamp has won numerous state titles and a world championship. (Photos submitted)

Marysville High School’s softball program dedicated a victory bell in the memory of former player Kelly Holmes. Holmes, a 1993 graduate of MHS, died unexpectedly two years ago from a brain aneurysm. She was a four-year softball letter winner and earned league and Central District honors during her career. She was a member of the 1993 team that posted a 23-2 record and earned a berth in the state Final Four. Members of the 1993 team donated the victory bell that was dedicated on Saturday. Pictured from left are Holmes’ parents Tom and Shelley, teammates Amy Wolford Pack, Kerri Alexander Duncan, Mandy Snyder Foreman, long-time head coach Larry Fox and teammates Christy Miller Lee, Andrea Knisely Wolfe and Nikki Heminger Sniveley. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Makenzie Paugh (left) tries to move past a CSG defender during a home game earlier this season. The sophomore Lady Monarch accounted for one goal against Newark and six against Findlay during recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ashton Haubiel of North Union gets down in his defensive stance during a game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner prepares to release a pitch in this file photo. Bumgarner was the winning pitcher during a game against Mathews High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Lincoln Engle (41) works his way to the crease while being guarded by Westerville Central’s Sullivan Fahey during the first half of action. The Monarch accounted for three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Rocco Marchetti dives safely back into first base. Marchetti drove in a run during the Monarchs’ 2-1 victory over Columbus Bishop Hartley (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pictured is the clubhouse at Darby Creek Golf Course. The Orchard Road facility has changed ownership. Pictured in the inset are new owners Jim and Fay Cox. (File photos)

Fairbanks third baseman Macy Kise (34) chases a Mechanicsburg base runner back toward the bag. The Lady Panthers recorded an out during the rundown enroute to a 2-1 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)