These recent Marysville High School graduates have decided where they will continue their academic and athletic careers. They are from left, front row, Paige Hobbs (tennis-Earlham College), Abby Price (basketball-Malone University), Maci Sherrick (soccer-Maryville College) and Kasey Duke (soccer-Capital University); back row Vivian Blevins (soccer-Heidelberg University), Sydney Fetherolf (lacrosse-Walsh University); Abigail McLaughlin (lacrosse-Otterbein University) and Ashlynne McAdow (softball-West Virginia Wesleyan).
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Nearly a dozen Marysville High School senior athletes recently made their collegiate selections official.
A total of 11 Monarch seniors (now graduates) signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the next level.
MHS’ girls soccer program was represented by Maci Sherrick (Maryville College), Kasey Duke (Capital University) and Vivian Blevins (Heidelberg University.
Girls lacrosse athletes who are moving onto the collegiate level are Sydney Fetherolf (Walsh University) and Abbigail McLaughlin (Otterbein University).
Paige Hobbs will play tennis at Earlham College, while Abbey Price will continue her basketball career at Malone University.
Ashlynne McAdow will play softball at West Virginia Wesleyan.
Monarch football players Matt Krutowskis (Marietta College) and Trace Heminger (Ohio Wesleyan University) made their selections known, as did basketball player Ryker Bowden (Marietta College).
MHS assistant girls soccer coach Christian Blevins commended the three Lady Monarchs on their soccer careers.
“Today is a remarkable day, not just for each of you individually, but for our entire soccer family,” he said.
He remembered the team’s early-morning workouts to the “hard-fought” matches held under the lights.
“As you transition to the next chapter of your soccer careers, remember the lessons you’ve learned on the field,” he said. “Carry with you the values of teamwork, discipline and determination that have guided you.
“Wherever your journey takes you, know that you will also have a home here on this field and in our hearts,” he said.
Fetherolf and McLaughlin were described by head coach Whitney Brofford as being hard workers on the field.
“Abbi developed her skills as a player and is a leader on and off the field.” she said.
“It has been amazing to watch Sydney’s skills develop as a player,” said the coach. “She will be a force to be reckoned with on the collegiate level.”
“Paige Hobbs has the talent for the game of tennis,” said Lady Monarch coach Bill Romine. “However, her work ethic and passion to get better at tennis were unmatched over the past four years.
“Her career record over the past three years was 42-24,” he said. “She was a ‘bulldog’ on the court, never giving in and always giving it her best.
“She loves the game of tennis,” said Romine “That passion for the game made her a great leader and role model for our program.”
Price, who transferred to MHS from North Union for her senior year, averaged 12.5 points per game during the 2023-24 campaign.
She earned first-team honors in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division and second-team accolades in Division I for the Central District.
Price was also an All-Ohio special mention honoree.
“Abbey worked hard on and off the floor,” said Lady Monarch head coach Klarke Ransome. “She is very dedicated and has a humble attitude.
“Malone is getting a great player, but an even better person,” he said.
“Ashlynne is a two-year varsity letterman,” said MHS softball head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell. “She has been a member of four OCC and two district championship teams.
“Ashlynne went from a shy, slightly timid freshman to a leader both on and off the field,” said the coach. “Her physical and mental work will help her succeed on the next level.”
“Trace Heminger is a tough and physical football player,” said MHS assistant coach Kevin Brandfass. “I realized during his sophomore year that he really gets it as a football player.
“I coached Trace hard and he accepted it,” he said.
Monarch assistant coach Eric Brack commended Krutowskis for his on and off-field work.
Krutowskis finished with a 3.5 grade-point average and was a senior captain during the 2023 gridiron season.
“Matt gained more than 1,500 all-purpose yards,” said Brack. “He also finished his high school career with double-digit career touchdowns and receptions. He was our leading rusher in attempts and yards last season and didn’t put the ball on the ground one time.
“Matt exhibits the love of playing football,” the coach said. “He is one of the best teammates I have ever had the pleasure to coach.”
Bowden earned special mention OCC honors for the 2023-24 basketball campaign. He averaged eight points, five rebounds and three assists per game.
“Marietta College is a great NCAA Division III basketball school with 17 OAC championships,” said Monarch head coach Mark Tinklenberg. “They are getting a special player in Ryker.”