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Peyton Hanna of Jonathan Alder delivers the ball past the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers snapped a three-match skid with a victory over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Wyatt Smith (1) tries to find an opening in Southeastern’s defense after catching a pass from Cayden Everhart during last Friday’s home game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) receives a punt from Fairbanks during the first game of the regular season. Jonathan Alder hosts North Union this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Evan Wiedmann (14) of Fairbanks picks up yardage against Indian Lake. The Panthers will host Springfield Catholic Central on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Bella Hackett (7) attempts to control the ball during a volleyball match against Dublin Jerome. Also pictured for the Lady Monarchs are Kenleigh Russell (8) and Emma Hamilton (11). MHS dropped the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Liviann Maine (4) leaps for a spike during the first set against Greeneview. The Lady Panthers went on to sweep the visiting Rams during their conference matchup. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Nolan Baker (black) takes a shot on Wellington’s goalkeeper during the first half of action. The sophomore Panther recorded two goals in the team’s win over the visiting Jaguars. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Emma McElroy prepares to serve the ball during a victory over Cardington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

This week’s players of the week are from left, Wyatt Arver, North Union; Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder; Caden Everhart, Triad; and Griffin Scheiderer, Marysville. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Marysville’s Waylon McDaniel goes for yardage during last week’s game against Lancaster. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Bradley on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker, left, is pictured competing during the 2023 Division II state cross country meet. Luker helped the Lady Pioneers finish first during the McGowan Invitational at Watkins Memorial High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Madeleine Peffer (19) of Fairbanks sends the ball back at London defenders during a non-conference volleyball match. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers are Maddi Sines (27) and Allie Boyd (14). FHS dropped the contest in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Mauro Muscelli (14) passes the ball back to the middle part of the field during a home conference game against London earlier this season. The Pioneer recorded two assists during the team’s 2-0 win over Bexley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Sami Haigh of Marysville returns the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs dropped a 4-1 verdict to Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Addison Schumacher (13) sets the ball for Peyton Hanna (20) during a recent Jonathan Alder volleyball match. JA fell in five sets to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch defenders, including Justin Severance (8), Justin Tompkins (53) and Jacob Fisher (21) stop a Lancaster ball carrier. MHS fell to the Golden Gales by a 28-14 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)