Marysville’s Lincoln Engle (41) works his way to the crease while being guarded by Westerville Central’s Sullivan Fahey during the first half of action. The Monarch accounted for three goals in the team’s win over the visiting Warhawks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Rocco Marchetti dives safely back into first base. Marchetti drove in a run during the Monarchs’ 2-1 victory over Columbus Bishop Hartley (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pictured is the clubhouse at Darby Creek Golf Course. The Orchard Road facility has changed ownership. Pictured in the inset are new owners Jim and Fay Cox. (File photos)

Fairbanks third baseman Macy Kise (34) chases a Mechanicsburg base runner back toward the bag. The Lady Panthers recorded an out during the rundown enroute to a 2-1 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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)