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Fairbanks senior Dalton Smith drills a three-pointer during Friday’s 88-21 win over Triad. Smith, playing in his first game of the season, tallied 13 points. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Makayla Hanes of Marysville prepares to pin her Hilliard Darby opponent on Thursday. The Monarch girls capped an undefeated duals meet season and claimed the inaugural Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Photo submitted)

Marysville High School’s boys varsity wrestling team is pictured. The Monarchs defeated Hilliard Darby on Thursday to earn their sixth consecutive Ohio Capital Conference championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Seniors and returning lettermen for the Marysville boys basketball team are from left, front row, Drew Chaffin, Dawson Taylor, Cole Brewer and Owen Graves; back row, Ben Coil, Brennan Adkins and Levi Crouso. The seniors will be honored this evening prior to the Monarchs’ home game against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) looks to set up the offense during Wednesday’s game against Fairfield Union. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Danny Bentley (11). (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Kailin McElroy eyes the basket during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. McElroy tallied nine points during NU’s victory at Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jolie Porter of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this file photo. Porter scored a team-high 15 points during the Lady Panthers’ victory at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Madeline Cunningham (left) tries to escape from a hold during the Fairbanks Scramble. Cunningham placed second in her weight class during the Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

These Marysville High School senior boys will continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are, from left, Matthew Page, football, Tiffin University; James Hackworth, baseball, Baldwin Wallace University; Alex McNamara, football, Ashland University; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University; and Bryce Stillion, soccer, Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cohen Millice (21) of Triad defends against a Ridgemont shot on Tuesday. The Cardinals fell to the Golden Gophers, 63-22. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) goes up for a shot in this file photo. Lindsey scored 27 points during NU’s victory over KIPP Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth eyes the basket from the free throw line with 0.2 seconds left to play against Grove City. Hackworth sank two charity tosses for a 45-43 Lady Monarch win on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Nickolas Hajjar of North Union brings the ball up the court against defensive pressure. Hajjar tallied 22 points during a loss to unbeaten Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm goes up for a basket. Boehm tallied seven points during a game against DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) drives toward the basket. Harrah reached the 1,000-point milestone during a win over Graham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Caroline Timberlake (2) takes a shot while being guarded by an opposing Wildcat during the first half of play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Byron Byerly (32) scores inside the paint after getting past Wildcat defenders during the first half of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for eight points in the team’s loss to Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Alek Orders (0) drives to the basket in this file photo. Orders scored 12 points during FHS’ win over KIPP Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville senior Jovie Traucht (3) goes up for a basket against Bishop Watterson. Traucht helped lead the Lady Monarchs to a Senior Night victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s boys 200 yard freestyle relay team earned second-place honors during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Members of the team are from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Rylan Brown and Brady Cordonnier. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm (3) and Claire Meihls (12) fight for ball possession against Pleasant’s Carly Columber (4) underneath the basket during the second half. Pictured in the background for FHS is Mara Vicari (24). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)