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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sifts his way for a 32-yard touchdown run against Benjamin Logan last night. The Pioneers blanked the Raiders 34-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Waylon McDaniel (16) of Marysville follows Collin Wimmers on this running play. The Monarchs dropped a 43-0 verdict against Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks quarterback Carter Miller (right) looks downfield for a receiver. The Panthers improved to 3-2 by clubbing Greenon on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Brody Hess (5) tries to find an opening against visiting Southeastern during the team’s week three game. The Cardinals will host undefeated (4-0) Greeneview tonight for Homecoming. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) struts into the end zone during the first quarter of action against North Union. The Pioneers are on the road tonight facing off against Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch Linnea Oloffson connects on a return of the ball over the net. Oloffson and fellow fourth-year player Emily Ingle were honored on senior night as MHS defeated Reynoldsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

John Doll, left, of Fairbanks provides the coverage as a Springfield Catholic Central receiver loses the handle on the ball. The Panthers are ranked No. 15 in this week’s Division VI, Region 23 computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Caroline Timberlake (16) tries to maintain possession while being surrounded by two London defenders. The junior captain scored the game-winning goal during the team’s 3-2 win over the Lady Red Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) hands the ball off to Tyler Krebehenne. The Wildcats will host Urbana for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Aspen Scythes (15) heads the ball toward Olentangy’s goal during the second half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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)