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Fairbanks’ Braydon Wiedmann (2) races past West Jefferson’s coverage en route to an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. The Panthers clubbed the Roughriders, 69-35. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Colin Barta (7) delivers a war cry after scoring the team’s first goal in the opening half. The senior accounted for one of the team’s three goals against Olentangy Liberty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lexi Wills of North Union prepares to send the ball back toward the opponent. The Lady Cats opened Division V tournament competition by beating Northmor. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Avery Gallmeyer (15) of Fairbanks rifles the ball over a pair of Amanda Clearcreek blockers. The Lady Panthers battled for a sweep over the Aces during the opening round of the Division V tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Avery Cameron (22) takes a shot on goal during a regular season home match against North Union. The senior Lady Pioneer notched one goal in the team’s 8-0 win over Columbus Centennial. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne battles for yardage against Benjamin Logan. The Wildcats will play at Graham on Friday. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s JJ Henry (24) picks up yardage against Thomas Worthington. The Monarchs are ranked 12th in this week’s computer ratings for Region 2 in Division I. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Cole Eger of Fairbanks prepares for his tee shot at the Firestone Country Club in Akron. The Panther senior tied for eighth place during the Division II boys state tournament. (Photo submitted)

North Union’s Kale Keigley prepares to launch the only goal of the match at West Jefferson. The Lady Cats’ 1-0 win marked the first post-season victory in the program’s history. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Journal-Tribune players of the week are from left, Waylon McDaniel, Marysville, Nate Russell, Fairbanks; Nick VanHoose, North Union, Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Ryker Green races past a Mechanicsburg defender. The Panthers will host West Jefferson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Collin Wimmers (28) picks up yardage against Thomas Worthington. The Monarchs will take a 2-6 record into their final home game of the season on Friday against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)’

Jonathan Alder’s Jimmy Martinez (7) gets possession near midfield during a home match earlier this season. The senior Pioneer scored one goal in the team’s tie against Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes (17) sends the ball past a blocker in this file photo. Hayes, a junior at Alder, has verbally committed to play at Wright State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarchs pictured competing in the OCC Cardinal Division cross country meet are from left, Cameron Cave, Alyssa Przeklasa and Lyla Channell. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Lauren Niekamp (1) leaps for a hit during the second set against the visiting Lady Panthers of Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker is pictured competing in the 2023 state cross country meet. Luker helped lead the Lady Pioneers to the 2024 championship of the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Addison Schumacher (13) of Jonathan Alder sets the ball during a match from earlier in the 2024 season. Peyton Hanna (20) goes up for a possible kill. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Madeleine Peffer (19) and Maddi Sines (27) go up for a block against Triad’s Adisyn Welty (8). The Lady Panthers captured the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder quarterback Grant Horne (left) races away from a Kenton Ridge defender enroute to a touchdown. Alder dropped a 28-27 heartbreaker on Homecoming Night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Nate Russell boots an extra point off the hold by Bryson Griffith (12). Russell won Friday’s game at Northeastern with a field goal. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) pitches the ball to Nick Van Hoose during Friday’s game against Benjamin Logan. (Photo submitted)

Waylon McDaniel (16) of Marysville picks up yardage on Friday against Thomas Worthington. The Monarchs won their second game of the season by a 42-14 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Triad’s Blayk Thomas (8) looks downfield for a pass attempt during a home game against Bucyrus earlier this season. The Cardinals will play at West Jefferson tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)