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North Union’s Max White (5) boxes out an Indian Lake player during Tuesday’s game at North Union. The Wildcats’ Wyatt Arver is at the far left. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) takes a shot from the arc during the first quarter of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for 22 points leading the team to a 43-40 victory over visiting Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Kelsey Strahm (40) of MHS shoots over a Hilliard Davidson opponent. Strahm tallied 10 points against the Wildcats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder goes up for a basket against contact in this file photo. Schroeder helped the Panthers roll past Springfield Catholic Central on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Former North Union wrestler Alec O’Reilly, grandson of former and well-known NU head wrestling coach Don Wasserbeck, officiates during a match at the 2026 Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Jonathan Alder’s Allison Funk (right) scrambles with Benjamin Logan’s Addie Anderson (left) during a match at 140 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Griffen Beery (blue) scrambles with Sheridan’s Luke Skinner (white) during a match at 150 pounds. The competition came during the Maumee Classic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Triad’s Garret Bollack (top) sprawls on Pleasant’s Aaron Hibar (bottom) during the finals match at 150 pounds at the Don Wasserbeck Classic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder freshman Ellioitt Hecht goes up for two of her team-high 20 points on Saturday against Tecumseh. JA won the game in overtime. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder junior Lauren Prochaska, right, dribbles against a Zanesville opponent in a game during the 2005-2006 season. School officials will honor members of the 2005-2006 team on the 20th anniversary season of their Division III state championship. The recognition will come on Wednesday at halftime of the current Lady Pioneers’ home game against Columbus Bishop Ready. (Journal-Tribune photo photo by Tim Miller)

Brady Sweet of Jonathan Alder (right) advances the ball against an opponent. Sweet tallied a team-high 11 points during a win over Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Jaxon Jolliff looks to pass the ball against Northwestern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Fairbanks’ Nate Meihls (2) takes a gamble from beyond the arc during the first half. The freshman guard accounted for 14 points and connected for a trio of three-pointers in the team’s loss to West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Brennan Adkins of Marysville sends the ball toward the basket during Friday’s home victory over Hilliard Darby. Adkins led all scorers with 24 points, including 18 from beyond the three-point arc. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Cameron Leng (top) sprawls on Olentangy’s Skyler McCuen (bottom) during the match at 125 pounds. The MHS junior was able to secure a 19-3 technical near fall victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Trent Sharp (left) ankle picks Olentangy’s Anthony Burger (right) during the 144-pound match. Sharp outpaced the opposing Brave to the tune of a 16-3 major decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (front) goes after a loose ball. The Lady Pioneers dropped a 44-32 verdict against Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Brady Watkins, left, and Halle Ruby, right, of Marysville compete in swimming races. They helped their respective teams to Senior Night victories over Dublin Scioto. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Maddie Forrester (left) leaps onto the vault, while Abby Gardini of Fairbanks (right) competes on the bars during a gymnastics meet. Teams from MHS and Fairbanks competed against squads from Upper Arlington and Dublin on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Audrey Lahmers (30) of Fairbanks looks to advance the ball against a defender. Lahmers tallied 10 points during an overtime victory over Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)