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Holtz Maine (10) of Fairbanks brings down an Indian Lake ball carrier. The Panthers will have to contend with a strong Cedarville running attack this evening on the Indians’ home field. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Lauren Hall (left) goes stride-for-stride with Fairbanks’ Ava Lahmers during the last leg of the Fairbanks Panther cross country invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Justin Henry (24) looks to get past a Perrysburg defender. The Monarchs will open the home portion of their 2024 schedule by hosting Lancaster on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

The Journal-Tribune has picked the local high school players of the game for Week No. 2 of the 2024 high school season. They are from left, Brody Hess, Triad; Justin Severance, Marysville; Raiden Humble, Fairbanks; Tyler Krebehenne, North Union; and Chase Muetzel, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Madeleine Peffer (19) of Fairbanks blasts the ball past Triad’s Kimber Instine (4) and Adisyn Welty (8). Also pictured is Triad’s Autumn Feasel (6). The Lady Panthers won the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Addison Garman (10) of Jonathan Alder sets the ball during a recent match. Lily Boeckl (far right) prepares to go in for a kill. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Colin Barta (13) heads the ball toward the goal in this file photo. Barta scored a trio of goals and reached his tenth for the season during a recent win over Columbus Northland. For additional photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Fabrizio Fiorini pressures the London defense during the second half of action. The Pioneer was credited with one goal in the team’s 2-0 win against the Red Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Ally Gearheart (7) runs into Southeastern goalkeeper Terra Choi (0) during the first half of action. The senior Lady Panther scored one goal in the team’s 8-0 win over the Lady Trojans. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lauren Niekamp (left) of Marysville returns the ball to Westland during a recent match. Niekamp finished with nine killes during the Lady Monarchs’ sweep. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Brody Hess (5) evades an arm tackle by Bucyrus’ Haden Butcher during the team’s opening scoring drive. The sophomore ran for 204 yards and notched one touchdown reception in the team’s 19-12 win over the visiting Redmen. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Brody McSwords (6) picks up yardage against Perrysburg. The Monarchs fell to 0-2 with a 37-0 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

NU’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) picks up yardage in this file photo. The Wildcats lost at Liberty Union on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder quarterback Grant Horne (far right) takes the snap on a play. JA fell at Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

Fairbanks’ Raiden Humble (3) works his way toward the goal line against Indian Lake. Humble scored two touchdowns during the Panthers’ 19-16 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) fires a pass against Pleasant. Also pictured for the Wildcats is Trenor Kyte (55). The Wildcats will play at Liberty Union this evening. (Photo submitted)

Natalie Fair of MHS returns the ball back over the net. Fair won a two-plus hour match and helped the Lady Monarchs turn back Marion Harding. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Awsom Mitchell (9) of Triad stretches toward the goal line against Fairbanks in this file photo. The Cardinals will look for their first victory of the 2024 season when they host Bucyrus this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (left) and Jace Schrock (right) bring down Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann during last Friday’s matchup in Plain City. The Pioneers are on the road this week taking on Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)