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Fairbanks’ Holtz Maine (44) looks to advance the ball against a Harvest Prep defender. The Panthers moved on in tournament action with a victory on their home floor. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Danny Bentley (11) of Jonathan Alder flips the ball toward the basket against London. The Pioneers claimed a 60-47 victory to advance in tournament competition. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Abby Gardini, left, and Kaylee Rensel of North Union compete on the uneven parallel bars during a 2024-25 meet at the Marysville Early College High School. Rensel and a few FHS gymnasts competed with the Marysville girls during meets this past season. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (white jersey) attempts to shoot over a Hilliard Davidson opponent during a game from earlier in the 2024-25 campaign. The Pioneers will take the second seed into this evening’s Division IV home tournament basketball contest. JA will host fourth-seeded and arch-rival London in the district semifinals. The winner will advance to Sunday’s district title game against either No. 3 Heath or No. 7 Bloom-Carroll. The championship game will be played at Otterbein University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union bowler Montana Donohue practices her craft at Dragon Lanes in Marysville. The NU senior will compete on Friday during the state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Victoria Bobrova (right) takes a shot on her opponent during JA’s girls sectional tournament last weekend. She was the highest placing member of the team, taking first at 120 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Awsom Mitchell gets his hand raised following a dual match win against North Union in this file photo. The Cardinal took first place in this season’s sectional tournament at Versailles and is advancing to the district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

In the top photo, Marysville’s Cole Brewer (24) takes a shot during a game against Olentangy. In the bottom photo, Fairbanks’ Alek Orders (right) defends against a Northeastern opponent. The Monarchs will host Hilliard Bradley, while the Panthers host Harvest Prep, in tournament action this evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Trenton Moodispaugh (top) secures a pinning combination on his opponent during JA’s Division II sectional tournament last weekend. The grappler advanced to the district tournament after taking second at 126 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green (left) and Holtz Maine (right) take turns putting shots in the basket against Worthington Christian Saturday afternoon. The Panthers advanced in the Division V tournament with a 59-50 victory. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Cami Leng (top) scores back points before ultimately pinning Teays Valley’s Ayla Kennedy (bottom) during the sectional finals match at 110 pounds. The sophomore Lady Monarch punched her ticket to the girls district tournament this weekend at Big Walnut after placing first. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville sophomore Carter Shank (top) pins Tommy Fickell of St. Charles during Marysville’s boys sectional tournament last weekend. The official is Tony Wimmers, who is of Marysville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Jonathan Alder’s Sam Cramer (32) goes to the basket amid the defensive presence from Columbus International’s Abdoulaye Coulibaly during the second half of action. The Pioneer tallied 17 points in the team’s win over the visiting Lions. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Allison Price drives past a couple of Pickerington Central defenders Saturday evening. Also pictured for MHS at the right is Kelsey Strahm. The Lady Monarchs finished as the Division I district runner-up after the game was played at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey goes up for a basket during Saturday’s season-ending setback to Liberty Union. (Photo submitted)

CJ Collins (left) and Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville go up for baskets against Hilliard Darby on Friday. The duo combined for 47 points as the Monarchs closed out the regular season with a 57-54 victory. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Eliana Borjas (right) secures a single leg shot during a dual meet at Hilliard Darby High School. The Lady Monarchs are set to compete in the girls sectional tournament Sunday at Marysville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s freshmen wrestling class is preparing for the postseason, which begins Saturday at home during the Division I sectional tournament. Freshman grapplers are from left, Keegen Andrews, Oliver Fox, Logan Adelsberger, Logan Shaw, Berkley Behrens and Jack Williams. Not pictured, Brian Waller. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Grace Zahn of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this game from earlier in the 2024-25 season. Fairbanks saw its season come to an end with a 36-30 setback at the hands of Columbus Africentric. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Glory Blevins (center) tries to squeeze between a pair of Amanda Clearcreek defenders Wednesday evening. NU lost in the Division V tournament game. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Allison Price (32) goes up for a basket against Dublin Coffman on Wednesday. Price surpassed 1,000 points for her career during the Division I tournament triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ryan Mark (1) of Jonathan Alder goes up for a basket in this file photo. The Pioneers will open Division IV tournament competition on Friday when they host Columbus International. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo to the left, Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker drives to the basket at London. Kennedy McGrath (right photo) goes up for a layup against the Red Raiders. The Lady Pioneers dropped the Division IV district semifinal game, 38-30. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s boys basketball team will wrap up the 2024-25 regular season when it hosts Hilliard Darby on Friday. Returning lettermen for the Monarchs are from left, Brennan Adkins, Cole Brewer, Dawson Taylor, CJ Collins and Zach Barlow. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Holtz Maine of Fairbanks picks up yardage on a pass reception against Triad during the 2024 campaign. Maine has signed with Kent State University as a preferred walk-on. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Kelsey Strahm of Marysville (40) is fouled on this drive to the basket. The Lady Monarchs (10-12), who are seeded 15th in the Division I tournament, will host No. 16 Dublin Coffman to open the post-season this evening. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)