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Fairbanks’ catcher Mason Rausch (middle) tries to swipe at Northeastern’s Meric Gilbert (left) as he slides into the plate. FHS starting pitcher Carson Reames (27) stands for insurance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise prepares to throw to the plate in this file photo. Kise tossed a no-hitter during a victory over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

The umpire signals the forceout as MHS second baseman Jillian Rausch prepares to relay the ball to first. MHS’ defense was solid during the win over Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Griffin Scheiderer beats the ball to second base and slides in safely with a steal during an 18-8 victory over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) and Troy Nicol (7) close in on John Glenn’s Joey Gormley (27) during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Claire Meihls (1) slides safely into home in front of Jonathan Alder catcher Maggie McCoy Saturday night. The Lady Panthers won, 12-9, during the contest that was played under the lights at Pastime Park in Plain City. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Lauren Mobley raps a base hit against Dublin Jerome. The Lady Monarchs clubbed the Celtics 16-0. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Ben Bonnell enters the final stretch of the boys 4x800 meter relay at the annual Virg Rankin Invitational at North Union High School. The Wildcats’ relay squad placed fourth with a time of 9:32.60. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Gavin Betts (left) collides with an opposing runner during the top of the sixth. Marysville’s defensive unit suffered one error during the team’s win over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Elizabeth Gregory delivers a base hit. In the photo to the right, Macy Pruitt of Jonathan Alder prepares to pitch to the plate. The FHS and Alder softball squads won games on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)

Gianni Russo of Marysville returns the ball over the net during a match against Pickerington North on Wednesday. The Monarchs claimed a 3-2 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Brooklyn Gamby of MHS follows through on her swing. Gamby homered during a victory at Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) interacts with former Pioneer Chase Chopin during a regular season home game in 2024. Schrock helped the Pioneers to a victory over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Triad and Fairbanks softball teams had runners beat tags during Tuesday’s 12-1 FHS victory. Triad’s Jessica Bernardi slides safety into home before FHS catcher Tiffini Harper can get an out. It was the Lady Cardinals’ lone score of the evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Mason Springs (42) connects for a home run off a pitch from Olentangy’s Cameron Birch during the bottom of the first inning. The Monarch also took over mound duties, collecting eight strikeouts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Sienna Hutchins watches the flight of the ball on her swing against Olentangy Berlin. Hutchins blasted a pair of home runs during an 9-2 victory for the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey leaps toward the long jump pit in this file photo. Lindsey won the event at the Triad Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

These photos show Fairbanks High School junior Beckem Lamp (at the right in both photos) during various events in the sport of taekwondo. Lamp has won numerous state titles and a world championship. (Photos submitted)

Marysville High School’s softball program dedicated a victory bell in the memory of former player Kelly Holmes. Holmes, a 1993 graduate of MHS, died unexpectedly two years ago from a brain aneurysm. She was a four-year softball letter winner and earned league and Central District honors during her career. She was a member of the 1993 team that posted a 23-2 record and earned a berth in the state Final Four. Members of the 1993 team donated the victory bell that was dedicated on Saturday. Pictured from left are Holmes’ parents Tom and Shelley, teammates Amy Wolford Pack, Kerri Alexander Duncan, Mandy Snyder Foreman, long-time head coach Larry Fox and teammates Christy Miller Lee, Andrea Knisely Wolfe and Nikki Heminger Sniveley. (Photo submitted)