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Monarchs JJ Henry (24), Grady Evans (17), Brock Powers (54) and Griffin Scheiderer (14) are among the defenders on this play. Marysville will play at Hilliard Davidson on Friday in the opening round of the Division I state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

A Grandview player falls to the turf as Fairbanks keeper Nate Russell (right) comes up with a save. Also pictured to the left for FHS is Spencer Beekman. The Panthers dropped a 2-1 overtime verdict to the Bobcats in the Division V district championship match Saturday evening at Westerville North High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Bailey Gross, left, and Maggie Foust have qualified for the Division I girls state cross country meet that will be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Columbus. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Anna Dulle reaches for a kill attempt during Saturday’s Central District final against Johnstown Northridge at Granville High School. The Lady Panthers earned the district title with a three-set victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Jimmy Martinez (7) tries to get possession while battling a Bishop Watterson defender. The senior Pioneer accounted for one assist in the team’s loss to the Eagles during the Division III district final at Olentangy High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Grace Zahn (14) of Fairbanks battles for possession of the ball Saturday afternoon at Westerville North High School. The Lady Panthers fell 2-1 to Grandview in the Division V district championship match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Emma McElroy (left) and Audrey Baldwin ready themselves for a serve during Saturday’s Central District volleyball final against Madison Plains at Granville High School. The Lady Cats lost in three sets. (Photo by Bob Putman)

Braxton Overmyer (2) of JA picks up yardage against Tecumseh. The Pioneers rolled to an easy victory over the winless Arrows. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspallis Case)

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)