Macy Kise of Fairbanks is pictured pitching at Triad during the 2024 season. Kise will continue her softball career after her 2025 graduation at Rio Grande University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder High School senior Natalie Neumeier recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Tiffin University. Seated in the front row are her brother Luke, mother Hayley, Neumeier and father Matthew; back row, Jonathan Alder assistant coaches Tom Russell and Heather Colvin and head coach Dave McGrew. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Carson Mize signs during a ceremony at MHS to continue his academic and wrestling careerd at Cleveland State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder High School senior Ben Jackson recently signed to compete in track and field for Ashland University. Pictured from left, front row are, Jackson’s brother Reed, mother Bethany, Jackson and his father Dave; back row, Jonathan Alder assistant track and field coaches Gastin Green and Alicia Tremayne and Pioneer head coach Justin Creps. (Photo submitted)

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)