Working on fundamentals, pitching at top of list for MHS softball squad
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July 10, 2026
Incoming Marysville High School seniors Jillian Rausch (left) and Addie Altizer work on fielding drill during a summer practice. The Lady Monarchs are addressing the fundamentals of the sport during their weekly workouts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Working on fundamentals, pitching at top of list for MHS softball squad

By Tim Miller 

Off-season work will continue through the end of July for Marysville High School’s softball squad.

The Lady Monarch finished with an uncharacteristic fourth-place spot in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division (5-5 record) during the 2026 campaign.

They also complied an overall mark of 16...

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