Fairbanks High School senior Nate Russell displays one of his bowling balls that looks like a soccer ball. Along with bowling, Russell has played soccer and kicked for the football team during his high school career. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Allee Forrider (left) and Ava Jackson (right) sign their names to Cedarville University and Ashland University, respectively, during a recentcollege signing day at the high school. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Members of North Union’s girls bowling team are from left, front row, Olyvia Frisco, Lexi Bahan and Leila Hamilton; back row, assistant coach Mike Donohue, Alyssa Frisco, Emma McCaul, Montana Donohue and head coach Matt Donohue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Marysville senior Allison Price goes up for a basket during Saturday’s scrimmage against Lancaster. Price and Emma Gilbert are the only two seniors and lettermen on the roster. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks High School softball player Jenna Dee is pictured blasting a home run at Triad during the 2024 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Macy Miller, left, drives to the basket during a Fairbanks High School game. Miller, who plays for Ohio Wesleyan University, was recently named MVP of an early-season tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Sophie Little (31) tips the ball over the net during her 2022 senior season at Fairbanks High School. Little and the rest of the Washington & Jefferson team fell during their conference tournament on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

These local high school football players have earned first-team honors for their respective divisions in the Central District. They are from left, Nate Russell, Holtz Maine and Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Tyler Krebehenne, North Union; and Zach Gantz and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Fairbanks High School graduate Sophie Little blasts the ball over the net in this file photo. Little is a sophomore at Washington & Jefferson University. She was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference offensive player of the week three times during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Ryker Green of Fairbanks picks up yardage against Triad’s defense. Green has been named the player of the year for the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Triad’s Abbey Overfield drives along the base line during a game from the 2023-24 season. Overfield is one of only 11 players in the Lady Cardinals’ program for the upcoming campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ John Doll (17) breaks up a pass during a 2024 victory over Springfield Catholic Central. The Panthers finished the season with a 7-4 record, which included seven consecutive victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s AJ DeLong (72) prepares to make a tackle during a 2024 game. Brooks Pierce (55) and Holden Glick (6) prepare to help on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the photo on the left, Jonathan Alder’s Kalyn Greiner pushes toward the finish line during the OHSAA Division II state race. In the photo on the right, Alder’s Lincoln Wilson makes the last stretch of the Division II OHSAA boys race. Greiner took 22nd as an individual and Wilson 41st. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) speeds away from a potential tackler. Horne has been named to the Kenton Trail Division first team in the Central Buckeye Conference. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

The final players of the game for the 2024 football season are from left, Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder; Braydon Wiedmann, Fairbanks; and JJ Henry, Marysville. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

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)

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)

Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann (14) makes a defensive stop against a Waterford ball carrier Friday evening. The Panthers fell on the Wildcats’ home field during a Division VI playoff game. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) gets past the line of scrimmage before being met by Bishop Ready’s Tanner Reeder (21) during the third quarter of action. The Pioneer scored the team’s final touchdown of the game before a comeback by the Silver Knights ended JA’s season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville’s Miles Armstrong (10) tries to keep the ball inbounds during the first half of the Division I district finals against Dublin Jerome. The senior Monarch has been named the OCC Cardinal Division co-player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch runners Bailey Gross, left, and Maggie Foust work out in preparation for the girls Division I state cross country meet that will be held on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller competes during the 2024 Farmbanks Invitational at Fairbanks High School earlier this season. The Lady Panther is the only member of the school’s cross-country program set to compete in Saturday’s OHSAA state meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Grant Horne (12) tries to find an open gap in the Bellefontaine defense during a road game earlier this season. The Pioneers will to take on the Silver Knights of Bishop Ready at Central Crossing High School Friday night for the first round of the playoffs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)