RUTH ANNE ROLT-WHEELER SKIDMORE

North Union’s Kennedy Ludwig (left) strides step-for-step with Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller (right) during the second mile of the OHSAA state cross country meet last weekend. The Lady Cat and Panther were the only competitors representing their programs at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Bailey Gross (left photo-No. 1546) and Maggie Foust (right photo-1545) are pictured competing during the girls Division I state cross country meet. The event was held at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park in Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks’ Cole Eger prepares to drive the ball during the state tournament. Eger was named the player of the year in the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Photo submitted)

Heather MacLaughlin instructs her third grade students with a pen and paper during the technology outage at Navin Elementary last week. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks senior Allie Boyd keeps the ball in play against Franklin Bishop Fenwick. The Lady Panthers lost the Division V regional semifinal match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

A Monarch pass goes between Brady Carper (11) and JJ Henry (24) Friday night at Hilliard Davidson. The ball fell for an incompletion during the Monarchs’ 52-7 loss in the opening round of the Division I state playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)