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NU’s Jessanie Pfister advances the ball during a game against Bellefontaine. The teams battled to a 4-4 stalemate. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

The Journal-Tribune’s high school football players of the game are from left, Carter Miller, Fairbanks; Cashton Wheeler, Jonathan Alder; Griffin Osborne, North Union; Cayden Everhart, Triad; and Justin Henry, Marysville. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Marysville’s Miles Armstrong (10) delivers a shot on a penalty kick during the second half against the Tigers’ goalkeeper. The senior captain scored two goals in the team’s 4-1 win over fifth-ranked Marietta. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Holtz Maine (10) of Fairbanks brings down an Indian Lake ball carrier in this file photo. The Panthers will host Triad Friday evening for the 2024 Homecoming game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Maryn Tanferi (14) scores her second goal of the night during the first half of action. The senior Lady Pioneer recorded a career-high four goals in a single match during the team’s 9-1 win over Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Thomas Diep of MHS maneuvers the ball during a recent game against Fairbanks. The Monarchs won 2-0. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Eduin Munguia (9) tries to maintain possession against Bellefontaine’s Landon Cook (12) during the first half of action. The senior Pioneer scored three goals in the team’s 9-0 win over the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Justin Henry (24) picks up yardage for Marysville during the game against Hilliard Davidson. The Monarchs will host Dublin Jerome Friday for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Mollie Thrush (1) passes to an open teammate during a home match against Southeastern earlier this season. The junior Lady Panther accounted for one goal in the team’s 3-1 win over Grandview Heights over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville cross country runners are shown competing during the Bob Reall Invitational at Lancaster. They are from left, Aiden Clark, Adam Stevens and Noah Scheinfurgh. They competed in the open race. (Photo submitted)

Lady Monarch third singles player Sami Haigh returns the ball toward her opponent during a match at Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Allie Boyd (14) celebrates with her team after they gain a point in the first set of action. The senior Lady Panther added another 35 assists to her career which helped her cross 2,000 assists. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Cayden Everhart (14) bursts through the end zone for the Cardinals’ lone touchdown on Friday against Greeneview. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Griffin Osborne (14) picks up yardage against Urbana. The Wildcats dropped their Homecoming game. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sifts his way for a 32-yard touchdown run against Benjamin Logan last night. The Pioneers blanked the Raiders 34-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Waylon McDaniel (16) of Marysville follows Collin Wimmers on this running play. The Monarchs dropped a 43-0 verdict against Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks quarterback Carter Miller (right) looks downfield for a receiver. The Panthers improved to 3-2 by clubbing Greenon on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)