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Fairbanks’ Ryker Green stretches to catch a 40-yard pass against West Liberty-Salem. The Panthers fell, 29-27, during the OHC North Division title game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s JJ Henry flies into the end zone against Hilliard Darby. Henry scored twice during the Monarchs’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Annabelle Clair of Marysville (14) attempts to put the ball past a pair of Hilliard Davidson blockers. Davidson’s Hailey Campagna (26), who formerly played at Shekinah Christian in Plain City, is pictured at the left. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Sam Krueger (6) battles for the ball against a Dublin Jerome defender during the first half of action. The Celtics defeated the Monarchs 2-0 during the Division I district final at Jonathan Alder High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lexie Cushman of Fairbanks (2) pursues the ball against Tree of Life. The Lady Panthers won the district semifinal contest. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Noah Thorley (16) delivers a shot during a game against Wellington earlier in the season. Thorley tallied a goal on Wednesday as FHS topped Wellington in a Division V district semifinal match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Fairbanks’ defensive unit bring down West Jefferson’s Nick Fitzpatrick (12). Among the Panthers pictured are Noah Rhea (52), Raiden Humble (3), Benny Powell (4) and Tommy Delllinger (21). FHS is ranked No. 8 in this week’s Division VI, Region 23 computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Philip Chin (12) tries to take possession away from a Bishop Hartley player during the first half of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for one goal in the team’s win over the Hawks during the Division III District semifinal. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Kennedy Harrah (10) and Jaylen Tackett (4) of North Union go up for a block against Utica. The Lady Cats won the Division V district semifinal match in three sets. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Madeleine Peffer (right) blasts the ball past Columbus Academy blockers. Also pictured for FHS are Maddi Sines (27) and Allie Boyd. The Lady Panthers captured the Division V district semifinal match with a three-set sweep. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hanna (20) goes for a light touch over the net during the second set against the visiting Lady Stallions. The junior Lady Pioneer notched 11 kills and five blocks in the team’s loss to St. Francis DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Journal-Tribune’s high school football players of the week are from left, Braydon Wiedmann, Fairbanks; Collin Wimmers, Marysville; Jace Schrock, Jonathan Alder; Wyatt Arver, North Union; and Awsom Mitchell, Triad. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Monarch Waylon McDaniel goes after the ball against Olentangy Berlin. MHS will wrap up the regular season at Hilliard Darby on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Panther quarterback Carter Miller goes into the end zone against Triad. The Panthers will play at West Liberty-Salem on Friday with the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division championship up for grabs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Allie Boyd (14) goes up for a block in this file photo. Boyd has been named the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division player of the year. She is joined on the OHC first team by Madeleine Peffer (19). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Several Marysville High School cross country runners have earned Division I all-district honors for the 2024 season. In the picture from left to right are Lyla Channell, Bailey Gross and Maggie Foust. (Photos submitted)

Marysville’s Emma Gilbert (14) heads the ball into Olentangy Berlin’s goal during the initial minutes of the first half. The senior Lady Monarch scored the only goal for her team in its 3-1 loss during the district semifinal. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Hallie Young, left, and Mollie Thrush of Fairbanks contend for possession of the ball. FHS beat NU in a tournament match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Eli Feller (7) celebrates with Spencer Beekman (15) after a score during the first half. Although the goal was nullified by an offsides call, the senior Panther scored the team’s second goal of the night later on in the first half. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ava Lahmers, left, of Fairbanks is pictured competing in this file photo. The Lady Panthers finished second during the district meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Abby Middendorf (12) fires the ball past Walnut Ridge blockers. The Lady Pioneers won the tournament match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) catches a 30-yard touchdown pass from Grant Horne during the second quarter of action. The senior tandem connected for the only score of the game for the Pioneers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)