Kylie Peterscheim (13) slides safely into second base for Jonathan Alder’s softball squad. The previously-unbeaten Lady Pioneers lost twice over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- I...

Sienna Hutchins of Marysville blasts a homer during action on Saturday. The Lady Monarchs fell to Teays Valley and defeated Kenton Ridge. (Photo submitted)  -- Teays Valley handed Marysville its first...

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis squad won for the sixth time in nine matches with a 3-2 verdict over Hilliard Darby. Singles -Owen Hecht (JA) topped Minogue (HD) 6-2, 6-3;   -Duckro (HD) downed Isaac Ban...

Laine Sparks threw a five-hitter and struck out 13 batters as North Union defeated Graham 14-3 in Central Buckeye Conference softball play The Lady Cats (9-1) had a pair of big innings, scoring five r...

Abri Schmutz of MHS rips a base hit in this file photo. Schmutz helped the Lady Monarchs shut out Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- The Lady Monarch softball team won its first ...

North Union handed West Jefferson its first softball loss of the season, downing the Roughriders (6-1) 7-2 at West Jefferson. The Lady Cats (10-1) put the game away with a four-run sixth inning. Reese...

Marysville’s first singles player, Gianni Russo, returns the ball over the net. Russo won MHS’ lone match during a team loss to Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- A pair of local ...

MHS’ Brooke Williams (6) gets back to third base ahead of a tag by Dublin Jerome’s infielder. Williams went two-for-two and drove in three runs during Marysville’s victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by T...

Dayne Madison, left, and Ethan Kise played big roles in Fairbanks’ baseball victory over Elgin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Fairbanks put together a big bounce-back inning during a n...

Jonathan Alder midfielder Emmerich Mast (32) advances the ball past midfield against Bexley during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- Jonathan Alder’s boys lacross...

Fairbanks’ Addie Thrush (right) prepares to hand the baton to Rachael Hoover during the girls 4x800 meter relay. The Lady Panthers took first-place accolades in the event at Marysville High School. (J...

Jonathan Alder’s Hank Shoemaker (left) slides to home plate as Bellefontaine’s Kaden Reames (right) catches an incoming pass but is late tagging the Pioneer. The senior for Alder recorded notched one ...

The boys tennis teams from Marysville and Jonathan Alder both won matches by matching 5-0 scores. The Monarchs topped Hilliard Darby, while Alder turned back Springfield Shawnee. MHS-Darby Singles -Gi...

Lady Monarch first baseman Camryn Harbold fields a low throw in this file photo. MHS beat Pickerington Central and ran its record to 8-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- The Lady Monarch...

After a fruitful trip to North Carolina, Marysville’s varsity lacrosse team suffered another loss atthe hands of Thomas Worthington. The Cardinals won the lopsided contest by a 19-1 count. The Monarch...

Marysville starting pitcher Hayden Ward (16) misses a tag on a Hilliard Darby base runner. Monarch catcher Noah Bowers is pictured to the far left. MHS fell to the Panthers, 10-0. (Journal-Tribune pho...

North Union’s Reese DeCamp (14) follows through on a swing in this file photo. DeCamp helped hit and pitch NU to a victory over Graham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- North Union won fo...

Triad’s boys track and field squad is pictured from left, front row, Rodney Avery, Keenan Watson, Zayden Williams, Jacob Haser and Caleb Hostetler; second row, Gavyn Heitman, Rylee Killbride, Sehoo Le...

The Lady Cardinal softball team is pictured from left, front row, Kaydee Roberts, Jessica Bernardi, Gracie Martin, Jenna Jones, Gracie Goehring and Mallory Hayes; second row,   Autumn Feasel, Jalynn S...

Members of Triad’s varsity baseball team are from left, front row, Aiden Cooper, Garrett Bollack, Drue Instine, Tyler Perry and Gage Heitman; second row,   Russell House, Braydan Hoffman, Devin Bradle...

Members of the North Union varsity softball team are from left, front row, Ryleigh Rasey, Laine Sparks, Emma McElroy and Cagney Stewart; second row, Jada Davis, Jayla Kelley, Chailyn Fishbaugh, Kale K...

North Union’s girls track and field team is pictured from left, front row, Aunna Kasler, Kendal Music, Kaylee Brestle and Hannah Carney; Kamryn Thompson, Lindsay Willis, Maryanna Thompson, Lauren Hall...

The Marysville junior varsity blue softball team posted a 4-1-1 record during its spring break trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The Lady Monarchs opened the venture with a 9-6 win over Rowan County High Sc...

Jonathan Alder’s Drew Mark (4) tries to kill time off the clock while dodging two opposing Spartans during the final period of a home game. The senior Pioneer notched one goal against Cincinnati Turpi...

Jonathan Alder’ Kiersten Dolby slides into third base during a Der Dutchman Classic game against Buckeye Valley. The Lady Pioneers beat the Barons and Madison Plains to remain unbeaten on the season. ...

North Union’s Drew Schmidt (6) lets a fast ball fly during a home game against Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- The North Union baseball team won its first baseball game o...

Marysville’s Aiden Kersten (26) delivers a pitch to an opposing Pacer during a home game against Delaware Hayes. The Monarch notched 11 strikeouts in the team’s 1-0 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Alek...

Fairbanks and North Union each earned a title on Friday at the Triad Invitational track meet. The Lady Panthers totaled 158 points to win the girls competition, while the Wildcats amassed 180 points t...

Lady Monarch Byn Hothem is pictured during a 1600 meter race. She won the event during Saturday’s Stingel Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) -- Marysville’s girls track and field team...

North Union’s Jada Davis (11) celebrates getting the book end of a double play during a home game against Cardington-Lincoln.   (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff) -- It worked once for North U...