Marysville’s boys varsity hoop squad slipped to 2-5 on the season with Wednesday’s 57-44 setback at Olentangy.
The Monarchs trailed 16-10 after the first quarter and 31-21 at halftime.
Olentangy took a 45-35 advantage into the fourth quarter.
Garrett Taylor led MHS (which will host Hilliard Darby on Friday) with 11 points.
He was joined in double figures by Ryan Barlow, who added 10.
Other point-producers for the Monarchs were Jack Christian and Riley Karnes-both with eight, Kade Focht-five and Griffin Johnson-two.