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Leah Matlack (left) of North Union prepares to send the ball past a Madison Plains opponent. Matlack tallied a pair of goals during NU’s 9-4 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ava Francis (far right) goes up for a block in this file photo from her days at Jonathan Alder. Francis has transferred from Virginia Tech to Miami of Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Fabrizio Fiorini (10) maneuvers the ball past an opponent. The Pioneers have earned the No. 1 seed for the boys Division III tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Avery Gallmeyer, left, of Fairbanks sends the ball past blockers during a recent match. The Lady Panthers are the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Division V tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Madeleine Peffer (19) blasts a kill in this file photo. The Lady Panthers swept West Liberty-Salem to claim their third straight Ohio Heritage Conference title. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker (19) splits two defenders while advancing to Northwestern’s goalkeeper during the first half. The senior Pioneer notched one goal in the team’s win against the visiting Warriors. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Mara Vicari of Fairbanks is pictured competing in this file photo. She helped the Lady Panthers win the recent Hilliard Darby Dash. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) leaps for a potential interception during the third quarter of action with Caleb Wiltshire (19) and Cashton Wheeler assisting in the coverage of London’s Steven Gravely. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Brandon Dunn (38) and Brock Powers (54) of MHS stop an Olentangy ball carrir. The Monarchs lost 31-15. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Triad’s Awsom Mitchell (20) tries to elude a tackle against Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

North Union’s Tyler Krebhenne (22) picks up yardage during the Wildcats’ 9-7 loss to Northwestern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Ryker Green looks for yardage during Fairbanks’ 48-36 victory over Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ellie Renner (left) of MHS blasts the ball past potential Olentangy blockers. The Lady Monarchs fell 3-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (12) digs after a hit from West Jefferson during the third set. The Lady Panthers took a four-set victory in Roughrider country to remain first in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division standings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Zack Cooper (3) of Marysville brings down a Dublin Jerome receiver. The Monarchs have moved up a couple of notches to No. 14 in the Division I, Region 2 computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

The Lady Monarch golf squad placed fourth during the Division I sectional tournament. The team of from left, McKinley Samaniego, Allee Forrider, Olivia Gratz, Ava Jackson and Jorja Ary qualified for next week’s district match. (Photo submitted)

Leo Winner (36) of Fairbanks tries to strip the ball away from a Triad opponent. The Panthers will host Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Lyla Channell (to the right) of Marysville is pictured competing during the Olentangy Berlin Bash. (Photos submitted)

The Journal-Tribune’s players of the week are from left, Justin Henry, Marysville; Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Logan Harper, Triad; Nick Van Hoose, North Union; and Mason Curtis, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Brandon Dunn (38) of Marysville goes into the end zone for a touchdown against Dublin Jerome. The Monarchs won their Homecoming game, 35-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)