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Holtz Maine of Fairbanks picks up yardage on a pass reception against Triad during the 2024 campaign. Maine has signed with Kent State University as a preferred walk-on. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Kelsey Strahm of Marysville (40) is fouled on this drive to the basket. The Lady Monarchs (10-12), who are seeded 15th in the Division I tournament, will host No. 16 Dublin Coffman to open the post-season this evening. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Annie Saxour (left) tries to hip toss her opponent in a match during the Heart of Ohio girls wrestling tournament in Mechanicsburg earlier this season. The senior Lady Pioneer took first place at 235 pounds at this year’s the 740 Pin-Down Showdown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad High School senior Awsom Mitchell secures a takedown during a match earlier in the season. Mitchell, the Cardinals’ 175-pounder, won championship honors during the recent Ohio Heritage Conference tournament. He was also named the circuit’s wrestler of the year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (12) goes up for a shot against Northmor. The Lady Cats advanced in the post-season. (Photo submitted)

North Union’s boys basketball team clinched a share of the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title. The Wildcats posted an 8-2 conference mark, which ties them with Indian Lake. Pictured from left, front row, Tyler Krebehenne, Miles Hall, Trace Huff and Jaxon Jolliff; second row, assistant coach Josh Rayburn, manager Brey Wenger, Xavier Gruber, Trenor Kyte, Dainon Lindsey, Wyatt Davis, Jacob Toomey, Ethan Monroe, Josiah Stover, Wyatt Arver, assistant coach Cameron Miller, assistant coach Steve Allen, Brodie Terrill and head coach Austin Terrill. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Edward Anderson (right) tries to find an opening for a takedown during the Division II regional state duals earlier this season. The 126-pounder placed first in his weight division during the Central Buckeye Conference’s wrestling tournament last weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Kadi Strahm (1) saves the ball from going out of bounds. In the photo to the right, Jenna Hackworth drives to the basket for a layup. Both girls scored in double figures as the Lady Monarchs defeated Olentang Berlin to close out the regular season. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (12) puts up a shot while being guarded by Olentangy Berlin’s Luca Filia (0) during the second half of action. The senior Monarch accounted for three points in the team’s win over the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ryker Green (5) of Fairbanks goes up for a shot in this file photo. Green helped lead the Panthers to their 21st victory of the season with a win at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm, right, battles a Highland opponent for a loose ball. The Lady Panthers’ pressure defense helped lead to the Division V post-season triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Jazz Ford goes up for a basket in this file photo. Ford led the Lady Cardinals with 12 points during a victory over Ridgemont. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Camila Brito (right) circles Hilliard Darby’s Olivia Garcia (left) during the match at 110 pounds. The Lady Monarch went on to defeat Garcia with a 8-7 decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (left) grabs a Russian tie-up against Hilliard Darby’s Jensen Heimann during the match at 126 pounds. The freshman Monarch defeated the Panther with a 11-3 major decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Brady Cordonnier is among the Marysville High School swimmers who have qualified for the Division I district meet on Saturday at Ohio University. (Journal-Tribune photosby Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Maryn Tanferi drives to the basket during a home game earlier this season. For more photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Holden LeVan (5) of Triad goes up for a shot in this file photo. The Cardinals dropped a 59-52 verdict to Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Sam Cramer (32-left photo) and Ryan Mark (right photo) go up for baskets against Dublin Jerome. Both scored in double figures as the Pioneers downed the Celtics, 44-31. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Allison Price of Marysville hits a basket in this file photo. Price tallied 15 points during a loss at Big Walnut. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s CJ Collins (left) levitates for a long jumper during the first half of action while being guarded by Teays Valley’s Jayden Morrison (right). The senior Monarch tallied 37 points in the team’s win over the visiting Vikings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Tristen Gregory (bottom) scrambles with her opponent during the Heart of Ohio girls wrestling tournament in Mechanicsburg earlier this season. The Lady Pioneer took third place at 100 pounds during Triad’s girls wrestling tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Hannah Niehaus (top) scores back points during a match at 125 pounds. The junior went on to take third place in her weight class while collecting a 3-1 record in the Teays Valley tournament. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (top) is pictured during recent mat action. The Pioneers competed during the Division II state duals tournament that was held at Columbus Bishop Watterson High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Trent Sharp of MHS ties up with a Lakewood St. Ed opponent during the opening match of the boys state duals tournament. The event was held at Olentangy Liberty. The Monarchs finished seventh as a team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS’ Cami Leng lifts her Delaware Hayes opponent during a match at the state duals tournament. The Lady Monarchs hosted the event and eventually finished as state runner-up to Olentangy Orange. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Bunsold Middle School’s seventh-grade boys hoopsters finished the regular season as league champs at 15-0. Once in post-season, they lost 33-29 to Dublin Grizzell in the tournament semifinals. They beat New Albany 49-41 for third place. Freddie Paul scored 19, Tayte Keller tallied 15 and Vinnie Zabloudil added 12 during the third-place game. The Monarchs finished the season with an 18-1 record. Members of the team are from left, front row, Keller, Erion Nelson and Niko Huddleston; second row, coach Scott Forney, Owen Jergens, Zane Mosier, Brady Gamby, Paul, Cole Fuchs, Zabloudil, Tyler Ketchum and coach Tom Truitt. (Photo submitted)