Above, Pioneer linebacker Will Heisler (26) wraps up an Eastmoor ball carrier in the second half. Also pictured for Alder are Chase Maynard (41) and Andrew McGlaughlin (53). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA’s Hank Shoemaker (21) recovers a fumbled punt return near midfield. The Pioneers fell to Columbus Eastmoor, 35-7, during a Division III playoff game. Also pictured for Alder is Baylor Petzinger (50). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Above, JA quarterback Taber Headings (7) attempts a screen pass in the first half. The Pioneers turned the ball over after a defensive lineman intercepted the ball at midfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Pictured above is a good example of what opposing teams face against the Marysville defense, as eight MHS defenders are in the area to help bottle up a Pacer running back. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Colton Powers of MHS, right, puts the wrap on this Delaware play on Friday. The MHS defense allowed zero total offensive yards during a 49-7 playoff victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Marysville’s Erryl Will (right) brings down a Delaware Hayes ball carrier Friday evening. MHS beat the Pacers, 49-7, during the opening round of the Division I playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Richard Nielsen (8) of Marysville bears down on Delaware Hayes’ punter on Friday. The Pacers lost the pigskin on a fumble and MHS’ recovery led to an eventual score. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)