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Fairbanks’ Cole Eger takes a shot during a match from earlier in the 2024 season. Edger will play in the state tournament at Firestone Country Club on Sunday and Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Alesei Pavloff)

North Union’s Griffin Osborne (14) picks up yardage against Urbana. The Wildcats will host Benjamin Logan on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sprints to the edge during the fourth quarter against London last week. The Pioneers will host the Cougars of Kenton Ridge tonight for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Kylee Balzer (2) celebrates with teammates Kale Keigley (13) and Emma Justice (23) after scoring the go-ahead goal during the second half of action. The Lady Cats, though, lost to visiting Benjamin Logan 2-1 on Senior Night Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ryker Green (7) and Leo Winner (36) prepare to block for Raiden Humble (3) on this play. The Panthers are 10th in Region 23 of Division VI in the computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Allie Boyd (14) and Gracie Boyer (10) of Fairbanks go up for a block during a recent match. They helped the Lady Panthers sweep Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

The Journal-Tribune’s football players of the week are from left, Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Brandon Dunn, Marysville; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; Caleb Wiltshire, Jonathan Alder; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Tommy Dellinger (21) of Fairbanks zeros in on a Mechanicsburg ball carrier. The Panthers will go for their sixth consecutive victory Friday at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Zac Cooper (3) follows the block of teammate Matthew Hover during last Friday’s game at Olentangy. The Monarchs will host Thomas Worthington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Maryn Tanferi (14) takes a shot on North Union’s goalkeeper while being challenged by Kylee Balzer (2). The senior Lady Pioneer accounted for three goals in the team’s win against the visiting Lady Cats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Leah Matlack (left) of North Union prepares to send the ball past a Madison Plains opponent. Matlack tallied a pair of goals during NU’s 9-4 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ava Francis (far right) goes up for a block in this file photo from her days at Jonathan Alder. Francis has transferred from Virginia Tech to Miami of Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Fabrizio Fiorini (10) maneuvers the ball past an opponent. The Pioneers have earned the No. 1 seed for the boys Division III tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Avery Gallmeyer, left, of Fairbanks sends the ball past blockers during a recent match. The Lady Panthers are the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Division V tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Madeleine Peffer (19) blasts a kill in this file photo. The Lady Panthers swept West Liberty-Salem to claim their third straight Ohio Heritage Conference title. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker (19) splits two defenders while advancing to Northwestern’s goalkeeper during the first half. The senior Pioneer notched one goal in the team’s win against the visiting Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Mara Vicari of Fairbanks is pictured competing in this file photo. She helped the Lady Panthers win the recent Hilliard Darby Dash. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) leaps for a potential interception during the third quarter of action with Caleb Wiltshire (19) and Cashton Wheeler assisting in the coverage of London’s Steven Gravely. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Brandon Dunn (38) and Brock Powers (54) of MHS stop an Olentangy ball carrir. The Monarchs lost 31-15. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Triad’s Awsom Mitchell (20) tries to elude a tackle against Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

North Union’s Tyler Krebhenne (22) picks up yardage during the Wildcats’ 9-7 loss to Northwestern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Ryker Green looks for yardage during Fairbanks’ 48-36 victory over Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ellie Renner (left) of MHS blasts the ball past potential Olentangy blockers. The Lady Monarchs fell 3-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (12) digs after a hit from West Jefferson during the third set. The Lady Panthers took a four-set victory in Roughrider country to remain first in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division standings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)