Sports

Triad’s varsity softball squad is pictured from left, front row, Kaydee Roberts, Jessica Bernardi, Evelyn McCoy, Madi Bruce, Autumn Feasel, Riley Haser and Gracie Martin; second row, Victoria Kimball, Haillei Jenkins, Makahla Thuman, Isabella Russell, Kaitlyn Herron, Summer Trapp and Rachel Haser; third row, assistant coaches Tessie Covert, Megan King and Kristen Cooney and head coach Chelsie Matthews. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Triad’s varsity and JV baseball teams are from left, front row, Adam Griffith, Alfred Johnson, Alex May, Waylin Holtsberry, Landon Tomlin, Wyatt Smith, Connor Hayes and Wesley Neer; second row, Silas Newland, JJ Roberts, Jayden Blackburn, Duncan Funderburgh, Colton Thomas, Blayk Thomas, Luke Botkins and Larry Lease; third row, Jake Kohler, Hayden Beswick, Adler Perry, Karson Meeker, Braydan Hoffman, Brant Bollack, Noah Meadows and Russell House; fourth row, assistant coaches Ronnie Fernandez, Feasel, Travis Cross and head coach Michael Phillips. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Triad’s boys and girls track and field teams are from left, front row, Noah Meadows, Bre Parsons, Valerie Gaier, Ashtyn Millice, Abbey Overfield, Mia LeMay, Arlo Monroe and Logan Harper; second row, Aubrey Johnson, Ellliana Zimmerman, Rachel Haser, Lillian Allison, Sarah Gaier, Gracie Martin, Victoria Kimball and April Hillman; third row, Henry Beaverson, Colton Mullin, Zayden Williams, Reagyn Welty, Kimber Instine, Hayden Williams, Hayden Sheppeard, Chris Vallette and Brody Hess; fourth row, Jackson Williams, Gavyn Heitman, Noah Campbell, Melissa Graham, Brooklynn Melidor, Natalie Burton, Khloe Boggs, Connor Copley and De’Von Minor; fifth row, coaches Mackenzie Douglas, Michael Yoder and Mikella Meddock. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Lucy Boyd prepares to slide safely into the plate at Dublin Jerome on Saturday. The Lady Pioneers opened the 2025 season with an 18-2 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Sienna Hutchins rips a base hit in this file photo. The Lady Monarchs have concluded their spring break trip. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne (22) delivers a pitch to an opposing batter from Fredericktown during the team’s first home game of the season. The senior Wildcat accounted for three strikeouts and four walks while allowing one run on four hits on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team are from left, front row, Jason Thompson, Daniel Rodriguez Mendez, Andrew Honigford, Tyler Rich, Jacob Weakley and Jaxen Taber; second row, Shardul Kadam, Max Metz, Rebecca Magginis, Gideon Sullivan and Joel Mitchell; third row, assistant coach Matt Carpenter, Alexis Lagunes, Carter Detweiler, Noah Hess, Elijah Harriman and head coach Ryan Swinehart. Not pictured, Sean Gluntz. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s girls track and field team is pictured from left, front row, Tony Taylor, Erica Brown, Lujane Ismail, Haley Westrick, Ella Dyar, Sydney Bauerle, Micaela Thompson and Allison Funk; second row, Aubree Gray, Victoria Turner, Jenna Murphy, Penelope Clopton, Olivia Simon, Darby Headings, Addison Ranly, Kendall Wright and Kamber Mitchell; third row, Kalyn Greiner, Calla Streit, Emmalyn Moyer, Lauren Wynk, Annie Saxour, Abigail Nash, Ella Luker and Lexie Beasley; fourth row, Madison Lee (assistant coach), Justin Creps (head coach) and assistant coaches Gastin Green, Bryan Vickers, David Barnett, Bryan Murphy and Alexa Thorpe Not pictured, Emily Brockson, Cara Curtiss, Reagan Fullenkamp, Kennedi Homan, Molly Krummrey, Abigail Middendorf, Kailey Miller, Sydney Raymond, Paige Sifrit, Maryn Tanferi, Natalie Walker and assistant coaches Alicia Tremayne, Jamie Ehret, Tyler McIntosh and Rick Thorpe. (Photo submitted)

The boys lacrosse squad from Jonathan Alder is pictured from left, front row, Grant Teach, Logan Ahner, Gavin Murphy, Gabe Chany, Elijah Thompson, Christian Dellapina, Maks Anthony, Caleb Wiltshire, Troy Nicol, Kaiden Snyder and Mason Curtis; second row, Brody Hill, Emmerich Mast, Adam Ali Brewer, Maddox Kingry, Will Moeller, Travis Chany, Caleb Clark, Grant Nicol, Alex VanBuren and Jordan May; third row, Cody Yates, Joe Kennedy, Declan Costello (assistant coach), Ed Kennedy (assistant. voach), Rob Davis (head coach), Conor Costello (assistant coach), Jason Arbogast (assistant coach), Eli Ricker and Wyatt Clemons. Not pictured, assistant coaches Trevor Fansler, Troy Cameron and Eamon Costello. (Photo submitted)

Members of Jonathan Alder’s softball program are from left, front row, Riley Magginis, Maggie McCoy, Taryn Miller, Lucy Boyd, Ava Schellhammer, Mattie Piccolantonio, Reagan Tremayne and Elliana Wilkin; second row, Katelyn Rihl, Makkenzi Napier, Eliza Shuping, Ava Skorich, Owyn Johnson, Natalie Neumeier and Macy Pruitt; third row, Anna Engle, Goldie Bowsher, Lily Talik, Carys Jaskiewicz, Ella Boling, Lauren Ruetsch, Myla Schilling and Rosie Timberlake. Not pictured, Kylie Petersheim. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s varsity baseball team is pictured from left, front row, Evan Reynard, Max Price, Grant Horne, Cashton Wheeler, Braxton Overmyer and Silas Shoemaker; second row, Tyler Barton, Corey Taylor, Zach Gantz, Garrett Bauer, Luke Tubbs, Brooks Pierce and Ashton Martin; third row, Jace Schrock, assistant coaches Bret Yutzy and Parker Dyson, head coach Craig Kyle, assistant coach Luke Nees and Blake Hardy. (Photo submitted)

In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Allison Price (32) goes up for a shot. At the right, Kennedy Harrah of North Union drives the ball against a defender. Price (Division I) and Harrah (Division V) have earned All-Ohio special mention honors from the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. (Journal-Tribune photo of Price by Tim Miller, submitted photo of Harrah)

Triad’s Brody Hess (5) tries to get through defenders during a home football game last season. The Triad Athletics Strategic Plan for 2025-26 seeks to improve the culture and competitive spirit of Triad’s team-oriented sports. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Lady Panther softball squad is pictured from left, front row, Claire Meihls, Jenna Dee, Peyton Morris, Lanay Sommers and Kyah Hendren; second row, Sydney Chandler, Adyson Willett, Abigail Russell, Elizabeth Gregory, Avery Arnold and Anna Dulle; back row, assistant coach Alexis Smith, Miah Cheney, Maddi Sines, Tiffini Harper, Macy Kise, assistant coach Josie Duncan and head coach Amy Sines. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Fairbanks’ varsity baseball squad are from left, front row, Ethan Boerger, Liam Rhea, Dayne Madison and Carson Reames; second row, Mason Rausch, Konnor Ohler, Nolan Baker, Wyatt Stice and Andy Agner; back row, head coach Josh Rine, Carter Sites, Owen Woody and assistant coach Curtis Wyckoff. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of the Fairbanks girls and boys track and field teams are from left, front row, Mia Pagan, Elizabeth Phillipo, Callyn Reed, Allie Boyd, Karmin Larson, Hannah Niehaus, Laura Cembellin  Lailynn Burns, Logan Fillman, Sophie Boswick, Elli Shaffer and Stephenie Headings; second row, Kylee Webb, Jenavive Conley, Clara Andrews, Chloe Nicol, Ally Gearheart, Charlie Shope, Sadie Miller, Hadley Premuda, Caelyn Breneman, Claire Dyas, Victoria Anderson, Claire Berry and Christy Headings; third row, Mollie Thrush, Megan Bowsher, Corrina Seaborn, Ava Lahmers, Aleixs Wojcehowicz, Olivia Patrick, Claire Baker, Alyssa Tobe, Marik Shaffer, Sydney Nicol and Evie Reidman; fourth row, Brennan Peffer, Kayden McGee, Jayden Kohn, Triton Rhoades, Kendole Crozier, John Doll, Wesley Goellner, Andrew Doll, Evan Davisson, Carson Shope, Brady Adams and Leo Bosworth; fifth row, Noah Burns, Jacob Williams, Tommy Dellinger, Jackson Burns, CJ Rice, Christian Roush, Colin Bucholz, Maddox Eagon, Grant Dellinger, Drew Sorg, Henry Thrush and Devon Litzke; sixth row, Elton Bailey, Bryce Nisley, Zeke Gingerich, Nicholas Johnson, Leo Winner, Daniel Thomas, Liam Kelly, Ian Mangen and DJ Litzke. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Abby Russell drives the ball during a spring break victory over Marshall High School of Wisconsin. (Photo submitted)

Leah Cox, right, of North Union slides into third base against Riverside. The Lady Cats opened the 2025 season with a loss. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s girls lacrosse team is pictured from left, front row, Kat Schoenleb, Grace Martin, Sofia Marquez, Aubrey Montgomery, Clarissa Hamilton, Kendra Kern, Nicollette McCracken and Alisa Hickok; Addy Ross, Faythe Willis, Riley Zortman, Paisley Myers, Aubree Kinder, Bailey Smith, Emillia Herrmann and Teresa Dinh; third row, Melodee Schneider, Abby Thompson, Lily Strouse, Kenzie Paugh, Dinah Jones, Paisley Smith and Anyia Magby; fourth row, Fourth row, Kayla Oboczky, Aayva Arnold, Sara McNamara, Ava Prescenzi, Elin Clem and Emmalee Pendell; fifth row, manager Natalie Bartlett, assistant coach Brandi Hott, head coach Whitney Swope, assistant coach Ryan Swart and manager Grace Barcus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Boys lacrosse players for the Monarchs are from left, front row, Alex Seibers, Carter Crim, Deklan Hart, Ethan Grome, Matt Hoyt, Calvin Schmitt, Eli, Hanselman and Zach Bissing; second row, Brandon Weigand, Trent Way, Brycen Luelleman, Sean McGee, Hunter Sheldon, Saxton Bond and Dusty Bernard; third row, Brady Evans, Lincoln Engle, Alex McNamara, Cooper Cromwell, Maddox Barker and Malachi Anderson; fourth row, assistant coaches Jeff Luelleman, Nick Gianelle, head coach Chris Alessi and assistant coaches Denver Engle and Bob McGee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s varsity baseball team is pictured from left, front row, Isaiah Brooks, Gavin Betts, Griffin Michael, Mason Springs, Paul Green, Rocco Marchetti, Clark Aden and Hayden Beery; second row, James Hackworth, Griffin Schneiderer, Jack Rozanski, Cam Taylor, Max Freeman, Jackson Melish and Derek Moyer; third row, Cade Bryant, Brady Carper, Ryan Melish, Jackson Dempsey, Jake Fisher, Mac Rausch and Jacob Layne; fourth row, assistant coaches Michael Weer and John Melich, head coach Nick Blake and assistant coaches Jordan Blake, Zach Bott and Colin Seely. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of the Marysville High School softball team are from left, Sienna Hutchins, Jillian Rausch, Addyson Housler, manager Emily Woodard, Sophie Melchor, Lauren Mobley, Rylee Lopez and Caroline Smith; second row, Maci Lee, Josie Bumgarner, Kylie Snyder, Brie Jennings, Sophia Brashears, Ella Wood and Lilly McKinney; third row, Jaidan Hutchins, Abigail Bryant, Brooklyn Gamby, Kaitlyn Lageman, Kylie Levings, Addison Altizer, Gwen Dyal and Elise Lowe; fourth row, assistant coach Amber Setser, head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell and assistant coaches Jeremy Segner, Denny Simpson and Elise Freeland. Not pictured, assistant coach Brent Maxwell. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s boys tennis team is pictured from left, front row, Bryer Miller, Wilson Yelles. Ethan Keifer, Marcus Josh Daniel Dizon, Eric Sterin, Zac Clodfelder, Zach Nusbaum and Cayden Larriuz; second row, Taiki Petrich, Cooper Harvey, Ethan Sterin, Jacob Burhanna, Clayton McDonald, Soorya Loganand and Brayden Clementz; third row, Theron Decker, Will Nuspl, Gianni Russo, Brady Scott, Nithish Kolaram and Jacob Nicholson; fourth row,assistant coaches Pablo Russo and Bill Romine and head coach Brian Ash. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of Marysville High School’s girls track and field team are from left, front row, Keilana Ferguson, Caylee McAdow, Bailey Gross, Saee Karpe, Cameron Cave, Addie Keller, Avery Shaw, River Wedertz, Addison Withrow and Angel-Christina Moss; second row, Julia Jarrett, Melissa Flores, McKenna Schwartzengraber, Myranda Streng, Brooklyn Schwartzengraber, Macie Barta, Chloe Miller, Isabella Binfet and Lyla Channell; third row, Kylie Andrews, Miquela Basham, Emma Garner, Ella Fuchs, Regan Forkin, Mikayla Pepper, Chloe Cordle, Martina Wood, Elara Baumbarger, Alyssa Przeklasa and Emma Swindall; fourth row, Olivia Looney, Cheyenne Clevins, Katie Hammersmith, Madison Hubbell, Alana Fernandez-Busto, Kara Moeller, Audrey Spooner, Ari Bumgarner, Katelyn Niekamp and Maggie Foust; fifth row, assistant coaches Heather Plumb, Alex Budde, head coach Luke Sundermeier and assistant coaches James Hodakievic, Jen Garner, Luci Howard and Chris Terzis. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of North Union’s softball program are from left, front row, Leah Cox, Kale Keigley, Josie Held, Eulaela Colwell and Caralyn Hinkle; second row, Kailin McElroy, Sierra Farrington, Hazlee Hall, Emma McElroy, Rylee Fox and Kennedy Harrah; third row, assistant coach Catie Pelfrey, assistant coach Jessica Wedding, Brenna Martino, Catherine Hinkle and head coach Pat Grove. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Fairbanks High School senior Lexie Cushman puts defensive pressure on an opposing player during a 2024 game. Cushman will continue her academic/athletic careers at Marietta College. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s varsity baseball team is pictured from left, front row, Blaine Ware, Jaxon Mabery, Braylen Riffle, Peyton Davis, Hudsyn Wilson and Tyler Krebehenne; second row, Jason Cremeans, Austin McMahon, Brooks Wills, Dylan Beard and Owen Wills; back row, head coach Chris Roseburrough, Evan Berry, Alex Dexter, Miles Marlette, Ashtin Haubiel and assistant coach Aaron Krebehenne. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union’s boys track and field team is pictured from left, front row, Sam Hancock, Wyatt Stacklin, Brady Staley, Ryan Staley, Landon Long, Peyton Wood, Caiden Carey, Collin Welch and Tim Collier; second row: Ethan Miller, Kory Ransome, Eddie Blair, Ben Bonnell, Mack Marlette, Trace Huff, Brock Smith, Kadrin Riffle, Brycen Delawder and Tristan Granlee; third row, Wyatt Davis, Landry Dible, Nick VanHoose, Wyatt Arver, Jaxon Heminger, Easton Duvall, Jackson Kemp, Luke Brown, Jacob Weigand, Braedon Scowden and Trenor Kyte; fourth row, assistant coaches Penny Cunningham and Ivan Leavitt, Mason Andrews, Ethan Gorman, Dainon Lindsey, Max Leavitt, Broden O’Reilly, Zaim Habib, Felix Plouck, Zach Meyer, Noah Lewis, Xavier Gruber, assistant coach Syd Bacon and head coach Cole Krawczyk. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)