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Jonathan Alder pitcher Tyler Barton prepares to deliver a pitch to the plate. Barton struck out 15 during a 6-0 win over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner (5) delivers a pitch during the top of the first inning to an opposing batter. The Lady Monarch recorded three strikeouts in the team’s win over Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Mason Springs of Marysville heads toward third base during his home run trot against Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Leah Cox prepares to deliver a pitch. The Lady Cats fell to Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Pioneer hurler Tyler Barton (15) prepares to release a pitch. Barton will play college basetball at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) splits in between two Stallion defenders during the first half of action. The senior Pioneer account for two goals in the team’s loss to St. Francis DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Aubrey Montgomery (21) tries to find an opening in the opposing defense during the first half of action last Saturday. The Lady Monarch accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to Columbus School for Girls. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Gianni Russo returns the ball over the net. Russo won a pair of recent singles matches against Gahanna and Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise (34) delivers a pitch during a regular season home game in 2024. The senior Lady Panther accounted for 11 strikeouts and two walks in the team’s win over Elgin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Caleb Wiltshire (19) dodges Westerville Central’s Bobby Bixby (32) during the first half of action. The sophomore midfielder scored three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Isaiah Brooks (25) delivers a pitch during a regular season game at Olentangy Berlin during the 2024 spring season. The Monarch recorded three strikeouts in the team’s win over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Brenna Martino (5) delivers a pitch during a home game earlier this season against Riverside. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks High School athletes who placed during the recent state powerlifting meet at Kenton High School are from left, front row, Vinny Luke and Rylan Gable; back row, Clara Andrews, Phoebe Allison and Lailynn Burns. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Gavin Murphy (24) halts a shot from Granville’s Noble Terebuh (11) during the first half of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for nine saves against the Blue Aces. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks first baseman Owen Woody holds North Union’s Jaxson Mabery close to the bag. The Panthers opened the season with a win over the Wildcats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Maddi Sines prepares to release the ball from the pitching circle. She was the winning pitcher for the Lady Panthers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks rips a home run in this file photo. Dee is now the Lady Panthers’ all-time home run leader. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Mason Springs, left, delivers a pitch and Griffin Scheiderer, right, follows through on his swing in these file photos. The Monarchs won a pair of games during their spring break trip to Tennessee. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

From left, North Union’s Miles Hall, Noah Hess of Jonathan Alder and CJ Collins of Marysville have respectively been named to the first, second and third All-Ohio teams for the 2024-25 season. (Hall photo submitted, Journal-Tribune photos of Hess and Collins by Tim Miller)