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Natalie Walker of Jonathan Alder (11) goes up for a basket during a game from earlier in the 2024-25 season. Walker scored 20 points during the team’s victory over Northwestern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Sydney Cutler (50) of Fairbanks twists for an off-balance shot during Wednesday’s game against Greenon. Cutler scored 16 points during FHS’ loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Owen Graves (23) makes a contested layup against Worthington Kilbourne’s Max Ziskin (12) during the first half of action. The junior Monarch scored four points in the team’s loss to the Wolves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Glory Blevins eyes the basket from the free throw line. Blevins connected on several charity shots late in the game as NU downed Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Fairbanks’ Gracie Boyer (10) gets her layup attempt denied by Worthington Kilbourne’s Dillon Walker (23) during the fourth quarter. The Lady Panther accounted for two points in the team’s loss to the Wolves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne looks for a teammate during Tuesday’s home CBC game against Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Kelsey Strahm (40) of MHS gets off a shot in the lane against Bishop Watterson. The Lady Monarchs fell, 55-51. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Kailyn Colegrove (30) drives to the basket in this file photo. Colgrove helped NU top Graham during a recent game. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s CJ Collins (3) looks to shoot between a pair of Dublin Jerome defenders. The Monarchs’ game that was scheduled to be played Monday at Worthington Kilbourne was postponed due to inclement weather. MHS will play at Kilbourne today, with the junior varsity game set to tip off at 6 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Addison Lyon (right) tries to get a takedown against Northmont’s Riley Norman (left) during a match at 135 pounds in the first dual meet of the day. Following Lyon winning by pin, the senior eclipsed 100-career wins. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Awesome Mitchell of Triad (right) prepares to lift Worthington Kilbourne’s Aaron Hayes. Mitchell, who went on to pin Hayes, won the 175-pound crown at the Kevin Cleveland Memorial Tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Holtz Maine (44) powers through Triad’s Karson Meeker (42) for a score during the second half of action. The senior Panther notched 20 points in the team’s win over the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Kadi Strahm of Marysville prepares to shoot a jumper in this file photo. Strahm tallied 13 points during the Lady Monarchs’ triumph at Solon over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jønathan Alder’s Danny Bentley goes in for a layup in this file photo. The Pioneers downed Bellefontaine to up their record to 7-2. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (12) fights for possession of the ball during a 73-33 victory over Springfield Northwestern. Also pictured for NU is Kailin McElroy (3). The Lady Cats improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division. No additional information was available at presstime. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (12) goes for a shot attempt during the first quarter of action. The Lady Pioneer tallied 10 points in the team’s loss to London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville Kadi Strahm (1) drives for a layup during the first half of action. The sophomore guard tallied nine points in the team’s loss to Upper Arlington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Miles Hall of North Union looks to pass the ball against Buckeye Valley. The Wildcats dropped the game to the Delaware County team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Blake Atkins (14) prepares to dribble around an Indian Lake defender. The Pioneers turned in a 75-56 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

FHS’ Carter Miller gets the ball inside for an assist during the Panthers’ 76-44 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)