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Jonathan Alder running back Christian Amann (2) picks up yardage in this file photo. Amann rushed for more than 200 yards during a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Colin Wimmers (2) of Marysville is upended by a KIPP Columbus defender after picking up yardage Friday evening. Wimmers rushed for 216 yards as the Monarchs won, 35-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Sydney Nicol, left, and Liviann Maine of Fairbanks contest the ball at the net in this file photo. Nicol and Maine helped FHS beat West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Carson Shope of Fairbanks is upended by Mechanicsburg defenders in this file photo. The Panthers will host Indian Lake this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) picks up yardage after a block by Shane Brickner (8) against Westerville North. The Monarchs will play at KIPP Columbus this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Sydney Nicol and Liviann Maine attempt to block a Roughrider (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Tiffanie Abrahams (21) sends the ball back up and over the net during a match against North Union. Also pictured for JA are Audrey Lange (20) and Kacey Anderson (18). Pictured for the Lady Cats are Madison Green (6), Avery Poling (7) Kellyn Ufferman (center) and Glory Blevins (far right). Jonathan Alder won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity golf team are from left, front row, Rylan Cron, Parker McBride, Austin Meriweather and Eli Hecht; second row, head coach Mitch Koester, Cam Barton, Ryan Sowers and assistant coach Brandon Whitt. (Photo submitted)

The girls golf team from Jonathan Alder is pictured from left, front row, Lucy Donohue, Allison Funk, Natalie Hess, Regan Mitchell and Kylah Dove; second row, head coach Ryan Swinehart, Emma Anderson, Ava Middendorf and assistant coach Matt Carpenter. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s girls varsity soccer team is pictured from left, front row, Natalie Musil, Lily Hilbert, Mia Hilbert, Makenna Keene, Gabby Picciano and Paige Sifrit; second row, Teagan Loy, assistant coach Gene DeWeese, assistant coach Avery Hecht, head coach Randy Spain, assistant coach Sean Magginis, assistant coach Connor Burgei, Lindsay Stoll, and Kenley Vogel; third row, Lauren Cameron, Sydney Bauerle, Samantha Harrison, Elliott Hecht, Kennedy McGrath, Rosie Timberlake, Hadley Linkinhoker and Haylee Heindel. (Photo submitted)

The Lady Pioneer varsity volleyball team is pictured from left, front row, Mila Riggs (manager), Charlotte Kuhns, Cailyn Glick, Peyton Hanna, Kacey Anderson, Kylie Trout and Kora Riggs (manager); second row, Makenna Shafley, Audrey Lange, Tiffanie Abrahams, Brooke Hess and Anna Hayes. (Photo submitted)

Members of Jonathan Alder’s varsity boys soccer team are from left, front row, Chaz Stocksdale, Moses Rauh, Phil Chin, Will Hamill, Alex Mijangos, Walker Martini, Guy Goslee, Gavin Johnson and Sammy Cameron; second row, (left to right) Justin Hamill (Head Coach), Cade Vanover, Logan Ahner, Alex Moore, Brody Moodespaugh, Beckett Martini, Brenton Windle (Asst. Coach)and Aaron Coldren (Asst. Coach); third row, Santiago Solano-Bautista, Dallas Bumgarner, Alexis Lagunes, Miguel Zerpa and Grayson Adams. Not pictured, assistant coaches Tim Martini and Matt Schertzer. (Photo submitted)

Triad’s varsity volleyball squad is pictured from left, front row, Emma Martin, Hunter Hoffman, Elley Dorn and Isabella Russell; back row, Reagyn Welty, Kaitlyn Herron, Avery Eaton, Madison Melidor, Haven Cantrell and Kimber Instine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Triad’s cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Rory Strickland, Alex McComas, Chris May, Jacob Johnson and Noah Humphrey; back row, Henry Beaverson, Hayden Williams and Aubrey Johnson. Not pictured, Daniel Ishida-Garwood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

The Lady Cardinals golf team is pictured from left, Amira Gonzales, Melissa Graham and Adyson Feasel. (Photo submitted)

Alex Joliff hitting off the tee during a golf tournament (Journal-Tribune file photo)

MHS’ Noah Miller (12) gains yardage against Westerville North. The Monarchs lost 31-9. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage against Pleasant. The Wildcats opened the 2026 season with a 49-7 victory over the Spartans. (Photo submitted)

Brennan Peffer of Fairbanks picks up yardage on the ground during a 2025 game. Peffer scored a touchdown during FHS’ 45-21 loss at Colonel Crawford on Thursday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)