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Marysville’s Kassey Stidham (10) goes for a kill against Thomas Worthington. MHS dropped the OCC match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Lexi Wills (8) delivers a hit toward Reynoldsburg’s defense during the second set. The junior Lady Cat recorded 13 kills against the Lady Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Journal-Tribune has named its football players of the week. They are from left, Ethan Clarridge, Marysville; Ryker Green, Fairbaks; Colton Thomas, Triad; Tyler Krebehenne, North Union, and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Marysville’s Brady Carper (11) attempts to grab a loose ball against Hilliard Bradley. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Brody McSwords (6). MHS will host Hilliard Davidson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks quarterback Carter Miller (5) picks up yardage against Springfield Catholic Central. FHS will attempt to push its record past the .500 mark during Friday’s game at Greenon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Sophia Hacker and Nyla Baumbarger (pictured) of Marysville competed during the Lady Monarch doubles tournament. They placed fourth. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

From left, Marysville’s Maggie Foust and Bailey Gross lead the front pack at the Newark XC Invitational. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Piciano (13) tries to maintain possession while mid-air against Allen East’s Rilynn Jones (12) during the second half of action. The sophomore Lady Pioneer notched two goals in her team’s 3-0 win over Allen East. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Maddi Sines of Fairbanks rifles the ball past defenders in this file photo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ali Hayes of JA blasts the balls over potential blockers in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers swept London in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s first doubles team of Ada Burhanna and Emily Ingle (pictured) won their match against Thomas Worthington. They helped the Lady Monarchs beat the Cardinals, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Triad quarterback Caden Everhart (14) finds running room against Madison Plains. The Cardinals fell to the Golden Eagles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) attempts to find an opening while North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) and Max Ruhl (63) close in on the scrambling quarterback. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Brady Carper (11) punches the ball away from a Hilliard Bradley receiver Friday night. The Monarchs dropped to 0-4 with a 21-3 setback. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Evan Wiedmann of Fairbanks runs in the final yards of a touchdown pass against Springfield Catholic Central. The Panthers rolled to a 50-13 victory and evened their record at 2-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Emma Justice maneuvers the ball past West Jefferson defenders. The Lady Cats won their second match of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Natalie Fair of MHS is pictured during a 2024 match. She won her singles match against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Peyton Hanna of Jonathan Alder delivers the ball past the net in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers snapped a three-match skid with a victory over Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Wyatt Smith (1) tries to find an opening in Southeastern’s defense after catching a pass from Cayden Everhart during last Friday’s home game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) receives a punt from Fairbanks during the first game of the regular season. Jonathan Alder hosts North Union this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)