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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)

Marysville’s JJ Henry goes up for a pass against Olentangy Berlin defenders. The Monardchs fell 48-13. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Braydon Wiedmann (2) races past West Jefferson’s coverage en route to an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. The Panthers clubbed the Roughriders, 69-35. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Colin Barta (7) delivers a war cry after scoring the team’s first goal in the opening half. The senior accounted for one of the team’s three goals against Olentangy Liberty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lexi Wills of North Union prepares to send the ball back toward the opponent. The Lady Cats opened Division V tournament competition by beating Northmor. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Avery Gallmeyer (15) of Fairbanks rifles the ball over a pair of Amanda Clearcreek blockers. The Lady Panthers battled for a sweep over the Aces during the opening round of the Division V tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Avery Cameron (22) takes a shot on goal during a regular season home match against North Union. The senior Lady Pioneer notched one goal in the team’s 8-0 win over Columbus Centennial. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne battles for yardage against Benjamin Logan. The Wildcats will play at Graham on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s JJ Henry (24) picks up yardage against Thomas Worthington. The Monarchs are ranked 12th in this week’s computer ratings for Region 2 in Division I. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Cole Eger of Fairbanks prepares for his tee shot at the Firestone Country Club in Akron. The Panther senior tied for eighth place during the Division II boys state tournament. (Photo submitted)

North Union’s Kale Keigley prepares to launch the only goal of the match at West Jefferson. The Lady Cats’ 1-0 win marked the first post-season victory in the program’s history. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Journal-Tribune players of the week are from left, Waylon McDaniel, Marysville, Nate Russell, Fairbanks; Nick VanHoose, North Union, Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)