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Jonathan Alder’s Anna Hayes (19) and Lily Boeckl (15) go up for a block attempt against Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers won in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Mason Buckenburger (1) leaps for a header during the first half of action against the Bears. The Monarchs were shut out, 4-0, in a road match against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Natalie Fair of Marysville sends the ball back over the net. Fair won a Division I sectional singles title and will play in next week’s district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Kinley Balzer (1) of North Union works to maneuver the ball against a pair of London players. Balzer tallied a pair of goals during a 10-2 triumph over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Reid Phelps of Fairbanks brings down a Madison Plains ball carrier in this file photo. The Panthers will travel to Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (30) looks in a free ball during a road game against Marengo Highland last weekend. The freshman Panther scored four goals in the team’s win over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Mamour Saidy (24) puts pressure on Dublin Jerome’s quarterback during last week’s game. The Monarchs will host Olentangy for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Lady Monarch golfer Kaitlyn Stover drives the ball during the Marysville Invitational. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Sydney Cutler (13) takes a shot on Highland’s goal during the second half. The junior spent the first half at goalkeeper and finished with one save. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Regan Forkin (6) gets a dig after a Lady Celtic serve during a home match against Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes, left, blasts the ball for a kill in this file photo. Hayes recently set a new single-match record for kills. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad quarterback Wyatt Smith (1) is upended by a Mechanicsburg defender Friday evening. The Cardinals dropped their Homecoming game to the Indians, 62-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) struts into the end zone after a 16-yard touchdown reception from Brock Hughes during the first quarter. The senior Pioneer accounted for 45 receiving yards and one touchdown during the team’s win over Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) tries to elude an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats dropped a 17-14 verdict to the Lakers on Homecoming. (Submitted photo)

Marysville defenders Hunter Sheldon (5) and Carter Dunn (38) sandwich a Dublin Jerome ball carrier on this play. The Monarchs’ defense held the Celtics to less than 100 yards of total offense during a 21-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder defender Ben Buckley (19) heads a ball from the other side of the pitch during the team’s home win over Indian Lake. The Pioneers solidified their status as Central Buckeye Conference champions for the third year in a row after beating the Lakers 7-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Picciano (20) attempts a shot on Indian Lake’s goalkeeper during the team’s home victory. Picciano accounted for five goals and two assists in the team’s win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) puts a hit on a Columbus Academy ball carrier. The Pioneers are ranked second in Region 15 of Division IV. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first football computer ratings this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Griffin Osborne (14) of North Union picks up yardage during a game from earlier this season. The Wildcats will host Indian Lake this evening. (Photo submitted)