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Evan Wiedmann (14) of Fairbanks picks up yardage against Indian Lake. The Panthers will host Springfield Catholic Central on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Bella Hackett (7) attempts to control the ball during a volleyball match against Dublin Jerome. Also pictured for the Lady Monarchs are Kenleigh Russell (8) and Emma Hamilton (11). MHS dropped the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Liviann Maine (4) leaps for a spike during the first set against Greeneview. The Lady Panthers went on to sweep the visiting Rams during their conference matchup. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Nolan Baker (black) takes a shot on Wellington’s goalkeeper during the first half of action. The sophomore Panther recorded two goals in the team’s win over the visiting Jaguars. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Emma McElroy prepares to serve the ball during a victory over Cardington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

This week’s players of the week are from left, Wyatt Arver, North Union; Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder; Caden Everhart, Triad; and Griffin Scheiderer, Marysville. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Marysville’s Waylon McDaniel goes for yardage during last week’s game against Lancaster. The Monarchs will travel to Hilliard Bradley on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Ella Luker, left, is pictured competing during the 2023 Division II state cross country meet. Luker helped the Lady Pioneers finish first during the McGowan Invitational at Watkins Memorial High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Madeleine Peffer (19) of Fairbanks sends the ball back at London defenders during a non-conference volleyball match. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers are Maddi Sines (27) and Allie Boyd (14). FHS dropped the contest in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Mauro Muscelli (14) passes the ball back to the middle part of the field during a home conference game against London earlier this season. The Pioneer recorded two assists during the team’s 2-0 win over Bexley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Sami Haigh of Marysville returns the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs dropped a 4-1 verdict to Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Addison Schumacher (13) sets the ball for Peyton Hanna (20) during a recent Jonathan Alder volleyball match. JA fell in five sets to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch defenders, including Justin Severance (8), Justin Tompkins (53) and Jacob Fisher (21) stop a Lancaster ball carrier. MHS fell to the Golden Gales by a 28-14 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

North Union’s Trenor Kyte (55) paves the way for Wyatt Arver (21) for rushing yardage. The Wildcats beat Zane Trace for their first win of the season. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer looks down at a Bloom Carroll player who has possession of the ball. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Case Paspalis)

Awsom Mitchell (20) of Triad picks up yardage against Southeastern. The Cardinals slipped to 1-2 with a 35-13 loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Ryker Green (7) runs for a touchdown against the Pioneers during the first game of the season at Jonathan Alder. The senior Panther accounted for two touchdowns and 151 yards rushing against the Indians of Cedarville on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) runs out of a collapsing pocket during the team’s first game of the season against Fairbanks. The Pioneers will travel to Bloom-Carroll tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)