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Marysville’s Brennan Hoffer finishes a single-leg takedown against Dublin Jerome’s Arjun Chrya. Hoffer won the 126-pound match by a 13-2 major decision. For more photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Kadi Strahm of Marysville puts up a shot in this photo from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. Strahm led MHS with nine points during a loss to Dublin Coffman. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks graduate Holtz Maine (10) celebrates after getting a safety during a 2023 regular-season game. The former Panther recently played his first season of college football at Kent State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Max White (5) leaps past Bellefontaine defenders during the first half. The junior Wildcat accounted for 10 points in the team’s loss to the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Nate Meihls (left) looks for an open teammate in this file photo. Meihls scored 11 points during a victory over Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Brennan Adkins (0) of Marysville battles a Harvest Prep opponent for a rebound. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Levi Crouso (right). MHS dropped a 60-51 verdict to the Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Audrey Lahmers (30) dodges past Worthington Kilbourne defenders during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Addi Matthews (4) of Triad looks to advance the basketball during a game at Fairbanks. Pictured in the background for FHS is Claire Meihls. The Triad school district is looking to implement a strategic plan to improve Cardinal athletics. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cole Brewer of MHS pulls up for a jumper in this file photo. Brewer tallied 20-plus points during wins over Olentangy Orange and Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Cami Leng has control over her opponent during Saturday’s home duals tournament. Leng won all six of her matches and MHS’ girls won the team duals championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann looks to pass the ball against opposing defenders. In the photo to the right, Mara Vicari goes up for a shot for the Lady Panther hoop squad. Wiedmann and Vicari helped their teams to recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (top) tries to maneuver an opponent during a regular season tournament. Behrens was one of the MHS grapplers to take first-place honors during the Kevin Cleveland Memorial Tournament that was held at Dublin Scioto High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (20) drives to the basket. Schroeder tallied 18points during the Panthers’ win over West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey tries to get past a Graham defender during Saturday’s game at North Union. The Lady Cats won 68-51. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Claire Meihls (12) of Fairbanks goes in for a shot against Marietta on Tuesday. Also pictured for FHS are Jolie Porter (5), who led the Lady Panthers with 19 points, and Mara Vicari (24). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the left photo, Marysville’s Keegan Andrews (back) attempts to tie up a wrestler from North Canton Hoover. Andrews placed fourth in the 175-pound weight class at the Brecksville Holiday Invitational. In the photo to the right, MHS’ Trent Sharp puts on a cross-face against Ashton Jewell of Hartland (Mich.) at the Brecksville event. Sharp placed sixth in the 144-pound weight class. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kevin Behrens)

From left, North Union’s Griffin Osborne and Alek Orders and Mollie Thrush of Fairbanks are pictured in action during 2025 contests. The trio helped their respective teams to the best post-season finishes in school history. (Osborne photo submitted; Journal-Tribune photos of Orders and Thrush by Aleksei Pavloff)

Carter Shank, Marysville’s 157-pounder (top) is turning Brody Wiora of Canyon Valley (Arizona) with a leg half during a match at the Brecksville Holiday Invitational. Shank won the match 16-4. MHS assistant coach Derek Sharp watches the match in the background. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (0) takes a shot in this file photo. Adkins scored 16 points during the Monarchs’ 69-48 victory on Monday at Columbus Bishop Ready. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)