Ryan Mark (1) of Jonathan Alder goes up for a basket in this file photo. The Pioneers will open Division IV tournament competition on Friday when they host Columbus International. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo to the left, Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker drives to the basket at London. Kennedy McGrath (right photo) goes up for a layup against the Red Raiders. The Lady Pioneers dropped the Division IV district semifinal game, 38-30. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s boys basketball team will wrap up the 2024-25 regular season when it hosts Hilliard Darby on Friday. Returning lettermen for the Monarchs are from left, Brennan Adkins, Cole Brewer, Dawson Taylor, CJ Collins and Zach Barlow. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Holtz Maine of Fairbanks picks up yardage on a pass reception against Triad during the 2024 campaign. Maine has signed with Kent State University as a preferred walk-on. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Kelsey Strahm of Marysville (40) is fouled on this drive to the basket. The Lady Monarchs (10-12), who are seeded 15th in the Division I tournament, will host No. 16 Dublin Coffman to open the post-season this evening. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Annie Saxour (left) tries to hip toss her opponent in a match during the Heart of Ohio girls wrestling tournament in Mechanicsburg earlier this season. The senior Lady Pioneer took first place at 235 pounds at this year’s the 740 Pin-Down Showdown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad High School senior Awsom Mitchell secures a takedown during a match earlier in the season. Mitchell, the Cardinals’ 175-pounder, won championship honors during the recent Ohio Heritage Conference tournament. He was also named the circuit’s wrestler of the year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (12) goes up for a shot against Northmor. The Lady Cats advanced in the post-season. (Photo submitted)

North Union’s boys basketball team clinched a share of the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title. The Wildcats posted an 8-2 conference mark, which ties them with Indian Lake. Pictured from left, front row, Tyler Krebehenne, Miles Hall, Trace Huff and Jaxon Jolliff; second row, assistant coach Josh Rayburn, manager Brey Wenger, Xavier Gruber, Trenor Kyte, Dainon Lindsey, Wyatt Davis, Jacob Toomey, Ethan Monroe, Josiah Stover, Wyatt Arver, assistant coach Cameron Miller, assistant coach Steve Allen, Brodie Terrill and head coach Austin Terrill. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Edward Anderson (right) tries to find an opening for a takedown during the Division II regional state duals earlier this season. The 126-pounder placed first in his weight division during the Central Buckeye Conference’s wrestling tournament last weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Kadi Strahm (1) saves the ball from going out of bounds. In the photo to the right, Jenna Hackworth drives to the basket for a layup. Both girls scored in double figures as the Lady Monarchs defeated Olentang Berlin to close out the regular season. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (12) puts up a shot while being guarded by Olentangy Berlin’s Luca Filia (0) during the second half of action. The senior Monarch accounted for three points in the team’s win over the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Ryker Green (5) of Fairbanks goes up for a shot in this file photo. Green helped lead the Panthers to their 21st victory of the season with a win at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm, right, battles a Highland opponent for a loose ball. The Lady Panthers’ pressure defense helped lead to the Division V post-season triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad’s Jazz Ford goes up for a basket in this file photo. Ford led the Lady Cardinals with 12 points during a victory over Ridgemont. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Camila Brito (right) circles Hilliard Darby’s Olivia Garcia (left) during the match at 110 pounds. The Lady Monarch went on to defeat Garcia with a 8-7 decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (left) grabs a Russian tie-up against Hilliard Darby’s Jensen Heimann during the match at 126 pounds. The freshman Monarch defeated the Panther with a 11-3 major decision. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)