Monarchs hope to be more competitive as they build lacrosse
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April 5, 2022

Monarchs hope to be more competitive as they build lacrosse

By Aleksei Pavloff

Marysville High School’s boys lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Cole Clarridge, Dusty Bernard, Ethan Prior, Isaac Tocci, Brendon Kovinchick, Jaxon Wehr and Brandon Weigand; second row, Aiden Raymond, Lane McCormick, Logan Fitch, Ben Durey, Juice Kennedy, Jackson Prestwood, Sean McGee...

MHS, JA wrestlers place at Liberty Classic
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Marysville’s Trent Sharp (left) and Jonathan Alder’s Nixon Baker (right) scramble near the out-of-bounds line during the 144-pound semifinal match. The Monarch was crowned champion of the weight class, while the Pioneer took sixth. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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Fairbanks’ Hannah Niehaus (left) high steps before taking down London’s Brylee Huff (right) during a pool match at 125 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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