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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) fires a pass against Pleasant. Also pictured for the Wildcats is Trenor Kyte (55). The Wildcats will play at Liberty Union this evening. (Photo submitted)

Natalie Fair of MHS returns the ball back over the net. Fair won a two-plus hour match and helped the Lady Monarchs turn back Marion Harding. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Awsom Mitchell (9) of Triad stretches toward the goal line against Fairbanks in this file photo. The Cardinals will look for their first victory of the 2024 season when they host Bucyrus this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (left) and Jace Schrock (right) bring down Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann during last Friday’s matchup in Plain City. The Pioneers are on the road this week taking on Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Dante Knoble (5) of MHS keeps the ball away from a Hilliard Bradley defender during Marysville’s 8-3 victory. (Submitted photo)

Marysville’s Madi Cook (left) attempts to get the ball past midfield while being guarded by a Hilliard Bradley defender. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Journal-Tribune has named the initial players of the game after the first week of the 2024 high school football season. They are from left, Tyler Krebehenne, North Union; Justin Henry, Marysville; Blayk Thomas, Triad; Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder, and Ryker Green, Fairbanks. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Carli Stratton (3) of Marysville attempts to put the ball past Jonathan Alder blocks Tori Yoder (24) and Ali Hayes. The Lady Pioneers swept the match against MHS in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS’ girls golf seniors are from left, Ava Jackson, Olivia Gratz and Allee Forrider. They helped the Lady Monarchs to a third-place finish during a recent Ohio Capital Conference match. (Photo submitted)

Monarch quarterback Kaden Hines attempts to avoid a tackle against Olentangy Orange. The Monarchs will travel to Perrysburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder’s Caroline Timberlake (16) takes a shot on Kenton Ridge’s goalkeeper amid heavy defenders during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Katelyn Zimmerman (5) and Audrey Baldwin (15) go up for a block in this file photo. North Union defeated West Jefferson during a non-conferrence match. (Photo submitted)

Braydon Wiedmann (2) of Fairbanks looks to pick up yardage against Jonathan Alder. Also pictured for the Panthers is Wyatt Stice (8). Fairbanks will host Indian Lake on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Former Marysville High School hoopster Ava Wilkerson (yellow shirt) gives instruction during a youth camp in Ireland earlier this month. (Photo submitted)

Caylee McAdow of Marysville is pictured competing during meets at Pickerington North High School. (Photos submitted)

North Union’s Lexi Willis (8) contests the ball at the net. The Lady Cats fell in four sets to Kenton Ridge. (Photo submitted)

Cole Eger of Fairbanks lines up the ball for a shot during a recent match. The Panthers notched several recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)