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Springfield’s Timothy Thompson (12) shoves Marysville’s Talan Wolford (9) as the Monarch tries to bring the Wildcat ball carrier down. The Monarchs fell to Springfield, 35-6, in the opening round of the Division I playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

North Union’s Griffin Osborne (14) breaks up a pass while teammate Blaine Ware (7) shields the Greeneview receiver from the incoming pass during a fourth down stop in the fourth quarter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Sydney Nicol of Fairbanks (5) prepares to send the ball past potential Versailles blockers Thursday evening. The Lady Panthers fell to the Tigers in four sets during the Division V regional semifinals at Kettering Fairmont. Also pictured for FHS is Lexie Grant (7). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Peyton Hanna (11) of Jonathan Alder sends a kill over the net against Dover. Also pictured for JA are Anna Hayes (background) and Addison Garman (10). The Lady Pioneers won the Division III regional semifinal that was held at Hilliard Darby in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks players on the pitch rush to celebrate with senior Alek Orders after scoring the team’s first goal of the night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville High School will be represented by three runners during the Division I state cross country races on Saturday. They are, from left, Cameron Cave, Paxton Herring and Lyla Channell. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Kale Strickland (center) intercepts a Hilliard Darby pass in the end zone. Also pictured for MHS at the right is Brady Carper. The Monarchs will travel to Springfield for their opening Division I playoff game on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (11) prepares to throw a pass from earlier this season. The Wildcats will host Greeneview on Friday in the Division V state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Hailey Hall (25) and Mara Vicari (6) battle for a corner kick during the first half with several teammates filling in behind. Vicari scored the winning goal during the second overtime period, giving the Lady Panthers the win. For more photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks girls soccer head coach Sam Warye holds the team’s Division V district championship trophy while surrounded by his team. The Lady Panthers won the title by beating Grandview at Whitehall High School. For more photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Fairbanks’ volleyball squad are from left, front row, Stephanie Headings, Lailynn Burns, Sara Lynch, Lexie Grant, Adalyn Castle, Sophie Bostwick and Autumn Wiedmann; back row, assistant coach Josie Duncan, head coach Allison Gorton, Gracie Boyer, Maddi Sines, Avery Gallmeyer, Livian Maine, Sydney Nicol, Hannah Boehm, Mallereigh Rankin and assistant coach Deb Boyd. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hanna (11) sends the ball over the net during a tournamnt match against Columbus South. The Lady Pioneers topped Bishop Hartley Saturday evening in Mount Vernon for the Division III district championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville senior goalkeeper Rylee Drope (1) clears the ball from the cage during the second half of action in the Division I district finals. The Lady Monarch accounted for 10 saves in the team’s loss to the Lady Celtics. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ben McCain of Jonathan Alder hauls in a pass reception against Bellefontaine. The Pioneers will have a first-round bye in the Division IV playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Brennan Peffer (left) brings down West Jefferson’s Wade Reeve Friday evening. The Panthers concluded their season with a 49-6 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) hangs onto Bellefontaine’s Spencer Stolly (2) during a kickoff return in the fourth quarter of action. The Pioneers secured a first-round bye in the Region 15, Division IV playoff bracket. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar looks to pick up yardage against Graham. The Falcons scored fourth-period touchdowns to edge NU 39-35. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s JJ Henry stretches across the end zone for a touchdown against Hilliard Darby. Henry tallied a trio of TDs during MHS’ 35-14 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Kaden Procuniar (14) takes a shot on goal during the Panthers’ last meetup with Wellington earlier this season. The junior Panther accounted for the team’s first goal during their win over Grandview Heights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill (15) battles to maintain possession while getting tackled by Bexley’s Avner Levin (11) during overtime. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Aaliyah West digs the ball in front of the net during Wednesday’s Division I tournament match against Dublin Coffman. Also pictured for MHS are Mya Schroeder (9) and Annabelle Clair (14). The Lady Monarchs dropped the two-hour match in five sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Broden O’Reilly is pictured during warm-ups prior to last week’s game against Springfield Shawnee. The Wildcats will host St. Paris Graham this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)