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Marysville’s Owen Harbold is greeted by teammates on his way in the dugout during an early season game against Dublin Jerome. Harbold drove in a run during Saturday’s win over Highland. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

These two plays on the base paths led to different results for Fairbanks’ baseball team on Friday. In the top photo, Nolan Baker (30) follows up a tag for an out at third base. Infielder Liam Rhea is seen cheering in the background. In the bottom photo, Rhea unsuccessfully tries to get an out on a Cedarville stolen base at second. The Panthers fell to the Indians, 3-1. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch pitcher Josie Bumgarner prepares to release the ball toward the plate. Bumgarner allowed only one hit during MHS’ run-rule triumph at Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Lexi Hakola pops up from her slide into the plate against Olentangy. The Lady Monarchs dropped an 18-7 verdict to the Braves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Maddi Sines prepares to deliver a pitch against Mechanicsburg. The Lady Panthers won their second consecutive game against the Indians on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Donovan Teodoro, center, clears a hurdle in the 100-meter event. He crossed the finish line in first place. Pictured at the left is Jonathan Alder’s Ben Gordon, while MHS’ Noah Keener is at the right. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann (1) goes up for a shot against Columbus Africentric during the Division V district championship game. The Panthers will soon begin off-season work in preparation for the 2026-2027 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mason Springs (42) of Marysville rips a base hit against Dublin Jerome in this file photo. Springs hit a solo home run during Monday’s victory on the Celtics’ diamond. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lanay Sommers of Fairbanks slides safely home ahead of a throw to the plate. Teammate Claire Meihls (1) is pictured at the far left. The Lady Panthers defeated Mechanicsburg, 11-5. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Members of the Union County YMCA Hurricanes swim team that competed in the recent zone event are from left, front row, Clara Mordhorst, Linden Rosen, Alan Bartlett and Harper Deitz; second row: DJ Bartlett, Patrick Filbert, Cody Byrd and Matthew Cadiang; back row, Carter Pancallo, Rylan Brown and Rory Wirebaugh. (Photo submitted)

Brady Carper prepares to man third base during one of Marysville’s spring break games in Georgia. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

North Union’s Leah Cox delivers a pitch to the plate during Saturday’s game against Dublin Coffman. Cox pitched a complete game in a 7-2 victory while also hitting two home runs. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Liam Rhea of Fairbanks (35) follows through on his swing. Rhea had two hits during a win over Whitehall. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local powerlifters who competed in the recent state meet in Kenton are from left, front row, Case Burns, Wes Burns, Lailynn Burns and Christy Headings; second row, Maddox Eagon, Brody Moodispaugh, Phoebe Allison and Clara Andrews. Not pictured, Maddox Eagon.  (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner prepares to release a pitch in this file photo. Bumgarner won two games for MHS on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)