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North Union’s Kennedy Ludwig (left) strides step-for-step with Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller (right) during the second mile of the OHSAA state cross country meet last weekend. The Lady Cat and Panther were the only competitors representing their programs at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Bailey Gross (left photo-No. 1546) and Maggie Foust (right photo-1545) are pictured competing during the girls Division I state cross country meet. The event was held at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park in Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Cole Eger prepares to drive the ball during the state tournament. Eger was named the player of the year in the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks senior Allie Boyd keeps the ball in play against Franklin Bishop Fenwick. The Lady Panthers lost the Division V regional semifinal match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

A Monarch pass goes between Brady Carper (11) and JJ Henry (24) Friday night at Hilliard Davidson. The ball fell for an incompletion during the Monarchs’ 52-7 loss in the opening round of the Division I state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann (14) makes a defensive stop against a Waterford ball carrier Friday evening. The Panthers fell on the Wildcats’ home field during a Division VI playoff game. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) gets past the line of scrimmage before being met by Bishop Ready’s Tanner Reeder (21) during the third quarter of action. The Pioneer scored the team’s final touchdown of the game before a comeback by the Silver Knights ended JA’s season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Miles Armstrong (10) tries to keep the ball inbounds during the first half of the Division I district finals against Dublin Jerome. The senior Monarch has been named the OCC Cardinal Division co-player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch runners Bailey Gross, left, and Maggie Foust work out in preparation for the girls Division I state cross country meet that will be held on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller competes during the 2024 Farmbanks Invitational at Fairbanks High School earlier this season. The Lady Panther is the only member of the school’s cross-country program set to compete in Saturday’s OHSAA state meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) tries to find an open gap in the Bellefontaine defense during a road game earlier this season. The Pioneers will to take on the Silver Knights of Bishop Ready at Central Crossing High School Friday night for the first round of the playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Holtz Maine (10) of Fairbanks closes in on a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier. The Panthers will play at Waterford in the initial game of the Division VI state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarchs JJ Henry (24), Grady Evans (17), Brock Powers (54) and Griffin Scheiderer (14) are among the defenders on this play. Marysville will play at Hilliard Davidson on Friday in the opening round of the Division I state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

A Grandview player falls to the turf as Fairbanks keeper Nate Russell (right) comes up with a save. Also pictured to the left for FHS is Spencer Beekman. The Panthers dropped a 2-1 overtime verdict to the Bobcats in the Division V district championship match Saturday evening at Westerville North High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Bailey Gross, left, and Maggie Foust have qualified for the Division I girls state cross country meet that will be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Columbus. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Anna Dulle reaches for a kill attempt during Saturday’s Central District final against Johnstown Northridge at Granville High School. The Lady Panthers earned the district title with a three-set victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Jimmy Martinez (7) tries to get possession while battling a Bishop Watterson defender. The senior Pioneer accounted for one assist in the team’s loss to the Eagles during the Division III district final at Olentangy High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Grace Zahn (14) of Fairbanks battles for possession of the ball Saturday afternoon at Westerville North High School. The Lady Panthers fell 2-1 to Grandview in the Division V district championship match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Emma McElroy (left) and Audrey Baldwin ready themselves for a serve during Saturday’s Central District volleyball final against Madison Plains at Granville High School. The Lady Cats lost in three sets. (Photo by Bob Putman)

Braxton Overmyer (2) of JA picks up yardage against Tecumseh. The Pioneers rolled to an easy victory over the winless Arrows. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspallis Case)

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green stretches to catch a 40-yard pass against West Liberty-Salem. The Panthers fell, 29-27, during the OHC North Division title game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s JJ Henry flies into the end zone against Hilliard Darby. Henry scored twice during the Monarchs’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)