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Marysville’s Regan Forkin (6) gets a dig after a Lady Celtic serve during a home match against Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes, left, blasts the ball for a kill in this file photo. Hayes recently set a new single-match record for kills. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad quarterback Wyatt Smith (1) is upended by a Mechanicsburg defender Friday evening. The Cardinals dropped their Homecoming game to the Indians, 62-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) struts into the end zone after a 16-yard touchdown reception from Brock Hughes during the first quarter. The senior Pioneer accounted for 45 receiving yards and one touchdown during the team’s win over Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) tries to elude an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats dropped a 17-14 verdict to the Lakers on Homecoming. (Submitted photo)

Marysville defenders Hunter Sheldon (5) and Carter Dunn (38) sandwich a Dublin Jerome ball carrier on this play. The Monarchs’ defense held the Celtics to less than 100 yards of total offense during a 21-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Jonathan Alder defender Ben Buckley (19) heads a ball from the other side of the pitch during the team’s home win over Indian Lake. The Pioneers solidified their status as Central Buckeye Conference champions for the third year in a row after beating the Lakers 7-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Gabby Picciano (20) attempts a shot on Indian Lake’s goalkeeper during the team’s home victory. Picciano accounted for five goals and two assists in the team’s win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Braxton Overmyer (2) puts a hit on a Columbus Academy ball carrier. The Pioneers are ranked second in Region 15 of Division IV. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first football computer ratings this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Griffin Osborne (14) of North Union picks up yardage during a game from earlier this season. The Wildcats will host Indian Lake this evening. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Drew Hughes (5), Braylon Kauffman (58) and Silas Shoemaker (25) close in on Shawnee’s Julian Dixon (8) during last week’s home game against the Braves. The Pioneers are back on the road this week taking on Tecumseh (2-3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Annabelle Clair (14) of Marysville blasts the ball over the net for a kill. The Lady Monarchs defeated Hilliard Darby in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Reid Phelps (18) of Fairbanks brings down a Southeastern ball carrier. The Panthers will play at West Liberty-Salem on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Colin Wimmers (28) of Marysville picks up yardage against Hilliard Davidson. The Monarchs will travel to Dublin Jerome on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ Liviann Maine (4) delivers a spike to Bishop Watterson’s side of the court during the first set of Monday’s match. The Lady Panthers suffered their first loss of the season in a four-set ordeal against the visiting Lady Eagles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville High School graduate Allee Forrider celebrates her hole-in-one Monday for the Cedarville University women’s golf team, which is in its first year as a program. Forrider’s ace came during the first day of the two-day Warrior Invitational at The Orchards in Michigan. The Cedarville freshman, who is in the team’s starting lineup, achieved the hole-in-one on the No. 12 hole, which is 135 yards. Forrider also had two aces during her Marysville High School career. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Madi Cook (4) delivers a pass into the teeth of Fairbanks’ defense in a game earlier this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)