Sports

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)

Allison Stacklin (21) of North Union maneuvers the ball against River Valley. She tallied NU’s goal during a 3-1 setback. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Fabrizio Fiorini tries to maintain possession while a pair of Patriots close in. The Pioneers suffered their first regular season loss to Dayton Carroll this past week, 3-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS’ Miles Armstrong moves the ball in this file photo. He tallied a school-record six goals during a win over Westland. (Journal-Tribune photo Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville defensive back JJ Henry (24) breaks up an Olentangy Orange pass Friday evening. The Monarchs dropped their season opener to the Pioneers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Tyler Krebehenne (22) of North Union gets through a hole in Pleasant’s defense. The Wildcats fell in their season opener. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) goes into the end zone for a score as Fairbanks’ Holtz Maine bears down on the Pioneer ball carrier. Also pictured in JA’s Jace Schrock (5). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Monarch boys golf team is pictured from left, front row, Caleb Rubcich, Jeremy Dantzer, Alex Dickinson, Evan Lowe and Ezra Bury; second row, Noah Koski, Max Ball, Evan Brown, Wesley Paul, Colten Montgomery and Andrew Heizer; back row, head coach Aaron Brown, Ashton Rasor, Brady Cordonnier, Max Freeman and assistant coach Tyler Lewis. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of the Marysville High School girls golf program are from left, front row, Ava Jackson, Camryn McGlenn, Jorja Ary, Allee Forrider and Olivia Gratz; second row, Ella Shaw, Addy Ross, Juliette Rister, Vivian Moser, McKinley Samaniego and Addie Keller; back row, Tori Cline, Kaitlyn Stover and Elin Clem. (Photo submitted)

The Lady Monarch varsity volleyball team is pictured from left, front row, Bella Hackett, Danika Doren, Elise Gillsinger, Jillian Sandy and Morgan Wilder; second row, Kenleigh Russell, Kassey Stidham, Rylen Schmidt, Ellie Renner, Emma Hamilton and Lauren Niekamp; back row, manager Avery Eley, assistant coach Monica Miller, Carli Stratton, Annabelle Clair, Lidia Zemskov, Aailyah West and head coach Bethany Bentz. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Lady Monarch cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Caylee McAdow, River Wedertz, Brooke Hiltscher, Bella Binfet, Reese Andrews and Bailey Gross; second row, Maggie Foust, Klaire Rocazella, Bella Burkholder, Alyssa Przeklasa, Emma Swindall, Cameron Cave and Lyla Channell; third row, assistant coach Heather Plumb, assistant coach Luci Howard, Miquela Basham, Alana Fernandez-Busto, Willow Rosen and head coach Luke Sundermeier. Not pictured, Kylie Andrews, Jasmine Chambers and Katie Hammersmith. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)