Pioneer hurler Tyler Barton (15) prepares to release a pitch. Barton will play college basetball at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) splits in between two Stallion defenders during the first half of action. The senior Pioneer account for two goals in the team’s loss to St. Francis DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Aubrey Montgomery (21) tries to find an opening in the opposing defense during the first half of action last Saturday. The Lady Monarch accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to Columbus School for Girls. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Gianni Russo returns the ball over the net. Russo won a pair of recent singles matches against Gahanna and Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise (34) delivers a pitch during a regular season home game in 2024. The senior Lady Panther accounted for 11 strikeouts and two walks in the team’s win over Elgin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Caleb Wiltshire (19) dodges Westerville Central’s Bobby Bixby (32) during the first half of action. The sophomore midfielder scored three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Isaiah Brooks (25) delivers a pitch during a regular season game at Olentangy Berlin during the 2024 spring season. The Monarch recorded three strikeouts in the team’s win over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Brenna Martino (5) delivers a pitch during a home game earlier this season against Riverside. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks High School athletes who placed during the recent state powerlifting meet at Kenton High School are from left, front row, Vinny Luke and Rylan Gable; back row, Clara Andrews, Phoebe Allison and Lailynn Burns. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Gavin Murphy (24) halts a shot from Granville’s Noble Terebuh (11) during the first half of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for nine saves against the Blue Aces. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks first baseman Owen Woody holds North Union’s Jaxson Mabery close to the bag. The Panthers opened the season with a win over the Wildcats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Maddi Sines prepares to release the ball from the pitching circle. She was the winning pitcher for the Lady Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks rips a home run in this file photo. Dee is now the Lady Panthers’ all-time home run leader. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Mason Springs, left, delivers a pitch and Griffin Scheiderer, right, follows through on his swing in these file photos. The Monarchs won a pair of games during their spring break trip to Tennessee. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

From left, North Union’s Miles Hall, Noah Hess of Jonathan Alder and CJ Collins of Marysville have respectively been named to the first, second and third All-Ohio teams for the 2024-25 season. (Hall photo submitted, Journal-Tribune photos of Hess and Collins by Tim Miller)

Triad’s varsity softball squad is pictured from left, front row, Kaydee Roberts, Jessica Bernardi, Evelyn McCoy, Madi Bruce, Autumn Feasel, Riley Haser and Gracie Martin; second row, Victoria Kimball, Haillei Jenkins, Makahla Thuman, Isabella Russell, Kaitlyn Herron, Summer Trapp and Rachel Haser; third row, assistant coaches Tessie Covert, Megan King and Kristen Cooney and head coach Chelsie Matthews. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Triad’s varsity and JV baseball teams are from left, front row, Adam Griffith, Alfred Johnson, Alex May, Waylin Holtsberry, Landon Tomlin, Wyatt Smith, Connor Hayes and Wesley Neer; second row, Silas Newland, JJ Roberts, Jayden Blackburn, Duncan Funderburgh, Colton Thomas, Blayk Thomas, Luke Botkins and Larry Lease; third row, Jake Kohler, Hayden Beswick, Adler Perry, Karson Meeker, Braydan Hoffman, Brant Bollack, Noah Meadows and Russell House; fourth row, assistant coaches Ronnie Fernandez, Feasel, Travis Cross and head coach Michael Phillips. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Triad’s boys and girls track and field teams are from left, front row, Noah Meadows, Bre Parsons, Valerie Gaier, Ashtyn Millice, Abbey Overfield, Mia LeMay, Arlo Monroe and Logan Harper; second row, Aubrey Johnson, Ellliana Zimmerman, Rachel Haser, Lillian Allison, Sarah Gaier, Gracie Martin, Victoria Kimball and April Hillman; third row, Henry Beaverson, Colton Mullin, Zayden Williams, Reagyn Welty, Kimber Instine, Hayden Williams, Hayden Sheppeard, Chris Vallette and Brody Hess; fourth row, Jackson Williams, Gavyn Heitman, Noah Campbell, Melissa Graham, Brooklynn Melidor, Natalie Burton, Khloe Boggs, Connor Copley and De’Von Minor; fifth row, coaches Mackenzie Douglas, Michael Yoder and Mikella Meddock. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Lucy Boyd prepares to slide safely into the plate at Dublin Jerome on Saturday. The Lady Pioneers opened the 2025 season with an 18-2 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Sienna Hutchins rips a base hit in this file photo. The Lady Monarchs have concluded their spring break trip. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) delivers a pitch to an opposing batter from Fredericktown during the team’s first home game of the season. The senior Wildcat accounted for three strikeouts and four walks while allowing one run on four hits on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team are from left, front row, Jason Thompson, Daniel Rodriguez Mendez, Andrew Honigford, Tyler Rich, Jacob Weakley and Jaxen Taber; second row, Shardul Kadam, Max Metz, Rebecca Magginis, Gideon Sullivan and Joel Mitchell; third row, assistant coach Matt Carpenter, Alexis Lagunes, Carter Detweiler, Noah Hess, Elijah Harriman and head coach Ryan Swinehart. Not pictured, Sean Gluntz. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s girls track and field team is pictured from left, front row, Tony Taylor, Erica Brown, Lujane Ismail, Haley Westrick, Ella Dyar, Sydney Bauerle, Micaela Thompson and Allison Funk; second row, Aubree Gray, Victoria Turner, Jenna Murphy, Penelope Clopton, Olivia Simon, Darby Headings, Addison Ranly, Kendall Wright and Kamber Mitchell; third row, Kalyn Greiner, Calla Streit, Emmalyn Moyer, Lauren Wynk, Annie Saxour, Abigail Nash, Ella Luker and Lexie Beasley; fourth row, Madison Lee (assistant coach), Justin Creps (head coach) and assistant coaches Gastin Green, Bryan Vickers, David Barnett, Bryan Murphy and Alexa Thorpe Not pictured, Emily Brockson, Cara Curtiss, Reagan Fullenkamp, Kennedi Homan, Molly Krummrey, Abigail Middendorf, Kailey Miller, Sydney Raymond, Paige Sifrit, Maryn Tanferi, Natalie Walker and assistant coaches Alicia Tremayne, Jamie Ehret, Tyler McIntosh and Rick Thorpe. (Photo submitted)