North Union’s Dainon Lindsey looks for an open teammate during Saturday’s game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Noah Hess goes up for a basket in this file photo. Hess helped lead the Pioneers to a victory over Kenton Ridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Alek Orders of Fairbanks pulls up for a jumper against Northeastern. The Panthers rolled to a 72-31 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Jamie Collins (3) twists his way to the basket against Olentangy Berlin on Saturday. Collins tossed in 37 points durng the Monarchs’ victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Brett Glass gives a Jonathan Alder player instructions during his first stint as the Pioneers’ head football coach. Glass is returning to the JA grid helm after serving as Dublin Jerome’s head coach for the past four seasons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Oliver Fox secures a double-leg takedown against Thomas Worthington’s Zach Hannah during the match at 120 pounds. The Monarch claimed a 17-4 major decision win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ryan Mark (1) looks for an open teammate. Mark tallied 16 points during the team’s victory over Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Miles Hall of North Union drives toward the basket. The Wildcats turned back Indian Lake during a recent contest. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (12) scores a fast break layup during the second half of action. The Monarch tallied 12 points in the team’s loss to Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Carter Miller (left photo) of Fairbanks sends the ball into the post for an assist. Miller helped lead FHS to a win at Madison Plains. In the photo to the right, Hannah Boehm attempts a shot for the Lady Panthers. FHS’ girls topped Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Cara Leng (blue) secures a takedown during Marysville’s girls dual meet tournament earlier this season. The Lady Monarch won her match at 140 pounds during the team’s loss to Olentangy Orange, 46-33. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks 155-pounder Ellie Chippas (top) sprawls on Indian Lake’s Kiylee Haude (bottom) during the second round of championship matches during the Girls Heart of Ohio Invite. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Allison Price of Marysville goes up for a shot. Price tallied 20 points during the Lady Monarchs’ victory over Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Carson Mize (top) pins his opponent during the 2025 Maumee Bay Classic last weekend. The senior Monarch took second place at 175-pounds, helping his team secure a fourth-place spot. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

North Union’s Heath Ferguson (top) tries to pin Pleasant’s Quentin Hughes (bottom) with an armor during a pool match at 157 pounds. The Wildcat went on to take second place in his weight division following this year’s Don Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Ryan Mark goes up for a shot in this file photo. Mark helped the Pioneers beat Versailles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mia LeMay of Triad goes up for a basket in this file photos. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

CJ Collins (3) of Marysville goes up for a basket at Hilliard Darby. Collins tallied 21 points during MHS’ loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Braydon Wiedmann goes up for a block against Mechanicsburg. At the right, FHS’ Holtz Maine gets tangled up with an Indian defender on the low block. The Panthers rolled to a 61-27 victory. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Sadie Lucas of Fairbanks dives into the pool to begin a race. The Lady Panthers tallied 19 points during a meet held Thursday at the Union County Family YMCA. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder junior Chase Meutzel (11) picks up yardage during a 2024 game. Meutzel and his Pioneer teammates will have a new head coach in 2025. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Cameron Taylor (red) delivers a takedown on Olentangy’s Zach Zunic (black) during the match at 165 pounds. The sophomore Monarch defeated the Brave 21-5 for a technical near fall. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Claire Meihis (right) of Fairbanks eyes the basket in this file photo. Meihis led FHS with 18 points during a setback to West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker (11) goes up for a shot against Indian Lake. Walker grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked four shots during JA’s upset victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)