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Marysville’s Mamour Saidy (3) tries to bat down a pass during Friday’s 41-7 loss at Hilliard Bradley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks quarterback Aidan Hafner (left) attempts to pick up yardage against Greeneview. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

Jonathan Alder receiver Trey Bentley clutches the football at the North Union one-yard-line during Friday’s game. Pictured at the left for the Wildcats is Nickolas Hajjar (11). The Pioneers beat NU, 26-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (left) controls the ball during a 2025 match. McGrath tallied four goals during the Lady Panthers’ victory over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Savannah Blust, above, was the top individual golfer. (Photo submitted)

Triad’s Dawson Hess (9) picks up yardage in the first half against Springfield Catholic Central. Also pictured for the Cardinals are Blayk Thomas (5), De’Von Minor (4), Logan Simms (72) and Duncan Funderburgh (45). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) and Vinnie Morton (5) stop an Indian Lake ball carrier earlier in the season. The Panthers will host Greeneview this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (above photo-No. 11) and Jonathan Alder’s Trey Bentley (below photo-No. 3) pick up yardage. Hajjar and Bentley will help lead their respective teams on Friday when Jonathan Alder hosts North Union. (Photo of Hajjar submitted, Journal-Tribune photo of Bentley by Tim Miller)

Kailin McElroy, above, of North Union competes during races at Tuesday’s cross country invitational hosted by the Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers (center) makes a tackle during a game for The Ohio State Buckeyes. A senior on the 2026 Kansas State University roster, Powers is one of six team captains for the Wildcats this season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Monarch quarterback AJ Shroyer attempts a pass against Lancaster. An injury to senior Evan Beany has propelled the sophomore Shroyer into the starting position. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Marysville’s Cameron Cave (center) is pictured during a 2025 meet. Cave helped lead the Lady Monarchs to the championship of the 2026 Wakpakoneta night meet. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Fairbanks’ Liviann Maine (left) blasts the ball past Triad’s Reagyn Welty (2) and Madison Melidor (center). Also pictured for Triad is Hunter Hoffman (15). FHS won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Duncan Funderburgh (45) stops a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in his tracks. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). The Cardinals clubbed the Irish, 48-0, during a game that was only played to the conclusion of the first half. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage in this file photo. Arver scored three touchdowns during a win at Northmor on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Madison Plains runs the ball against Fairbanks’ defense. The Golden Eagles handed FHS its third setback of the season by a score of 30-20. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) bursts through Lancaster’s defense. Wimmers rushed for 160 yards and scored a touchdown during MHS’ 15-10 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

former Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher stands in front of the new sign naming the school football field in his honor during a surprise ceremony Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)