The Marysville 8th Grade Boys basketball team continued their impressive postseason run with a statement win  in the Elite 8, defeating Hilliard Heritage 43-16. The Monarchs—now 19-2 on the season—put on a defensive clinic, showcasing teamwork, communication, and hustle from start to finish. Leading the way was Kellen Carter , who poured in 18 points  and grabbed 8 rebounds , setting the tone on both ends of the court. Myles Forrester  orchestrated the offense beautifully, co

Number 1 Seed Marysville Bunsold Opens Tournament Play with Dominant Win Over Walnut Springs in the Central Ohio D1 Gold Bracket Basketball Championship The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team  began their Central Ohio D1 Gold Bracket Championship run with a statement victory , defeating Walnut Springs in commanding fashion, 50-8 . The Monarchs—ranked as the Number 1 overall seed —showcased elite defense, sharp ball movement, and team chemistry from start to fin

The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team  closed out their regular season with a heart-pounding finish against a tough Dublin Grizzell  squad. In a game that came down to the final second, the Monarchs fell just short, 48-50 , after a potential game-winning buzzer-beater from Kellen Carter  rimmed out. Carter led all scorers with an impressive 24 points , nearly delivering another signature clutch moment in what has been a standout season. Despite the narrow loss

Marysville Bunsold vs. Dublin Grizzell (Class of 2028): Monarchs Dominate in 49–28 Victory Written: January 24, 2024 The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team (Class of 2028)  continued their strong finish to the season with a convincing 49–28 win  over Dublin Grizzell  on Wednesday night. Despite being without standout Dayton Storr , the Monarchs showed depth, balance, and determination in one of their most complete team performances of the year. Leading the char

The Marysville Bunsold Boys Basketball Program  continued its impressive run on December 18th as both teams traveled to Worthington Kilbourne  for a tough road matchup. The 8th Grade Monarchs  once again rose to the challenge, facing an undefeated opponent for the second straight game  — and for the second time in a row, they came out on top with a 37–23 double-digit victory . It was yet another total team effort , showcasing the balance, depth, and defensive discipline that

The Marysville Bunsold Monarchs  put on a show at home on January 5th, as both the 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams  secured impressive victories over Hilliard Weaver  in front of an energetic Marysville crowd. The 8th-grade Monarchs  jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, dominating the first half 33–11  before closing out a strong 53–40  win. It was a total team effort highlighted by balanced scoring, ball movement, and relentless defense—trademarks of t

The Marysville Bunsold Monarchs  hit the road last Thursday night to take on a tough Hilliard Heritage  squad, and both the 7th and 8th grade boys’ teams  once again delivered winning performances. The 8th Grade Monarchs  fought through a physical, defensive battle to secure a 40–33 victory , showing grit and composure down the stretch. Kellen Carter  led the way with 14 points , continuing his strong season as the team’s primary scorer and leader on both ends of the floor. M

The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team  returned from winter break in winning fashion, earning a gritty 35–24 road victory  over Olentangy Hyatts  on Tuesday night. It was a defensive slugfest from start to finish, but the Monarchs showed poise, teamwork, and toughness to secure their tenth win of the season. Kellen Carter  once again led the way for Marysville, dropping 19 points and pulling down 5 rebounds  to power the offense. Carter set the tone early, att

On Monday, December 16, 2024 , the Marysville Bunsold 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Teams  hit the road for a tough test against Olentangy Liberty , with both squads facing undefeated opponents. The result? Two statement wins that once again proved why this Marysville program is one of the strongest in Central Ohio. From start to finish, both teams played with intensity, composure, and unity—executing on both ends of the floor and controlling the pace of each game. The Mo

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 , the Marysville Bunsold 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Teams  hosted Westerville Heritage  for another exciting night of hoops—and both squads delivered in commanding fashion. The 7th-grade team  continued its outstanding season with a dominant victory , building such a large lead that the game reached a running clock  in the second half. Their energy, discipline, and execution on both ends of the court were on full display from the opening

Marysville Bunsold vs. Hilliard Memorial (12/6/24): Monarchs Earn Gritty Road Wins in Potential Championship Preview On Friday, December 6, 2024 , the Marysville Bunsold 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Teams  traveled to Hilliard Memorial  for one of the most anticipated matchups of the season—a possible preview of the Central Ohio Championship . Both teams rose to the occasion, showing composure, toughness, and teamwork in two thrilling victories. The 7th-grade Monarchs  f

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 , the Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team  turned in one of their most complete performances of the season, rolling to a 49–17 victory  over Worthingway Middle School . It was a true team win , as all ten players contributed  on both ends of the court, embodying the Monarchs’ “Together” mentality. The Monarchs set the tone early with stifling defense and unselfish ball movement, pulling away quickly and never looking back. Hudson King

Written Monday, December 2, 2024 The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team  went toe-to-toe with a tough UA Jones  squad last Tuesday night in what turned out to be a thrilling back-and-forth game. Despite missing standout player Kellen Carter  due to illness, the Monarchs showed grit, heart, and teamwork, ultimately falling just short in a 42–45 loss . In Carter’s absence, AJ Shroyer  rose to the occasion, delivering a tremendous all-around performance. Shroyer l

The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team  tipped off their 2024–25 season in impressive fashion on Friday, November 22 , earning a 45–35 win  at home against a talented Dublin Karrer  squad. The Monarchs displayed poise, teamwork, and relentless defense in what proved to be a well-rounded season opener. Myles Forrester  orchestrated the offense beautifully, contributing 8 points and 10 assists , setting up teammates and keeping the ball moving with precision. Kel

On Friday, November 15, 2024 , the Marysville Bunsold Boys Basketball Teams  wrapped up their preseason with one final test on the road against Olentangy Berkshire —and both squads looked more than ready for opening night. The 7th Grade Monarchs  continued to impress, putting together another commanding performance to secure a 59–40 win . Their energy, team chemistry, and execution on both ends of the floor once again showed why they’re one of the top programs in Central Ohio

The much-anticipated non-conference dual  between two of Ohio’s elite middle school basketball programs— Springfield Middle School , a powerhouse from Southwest Ohio, and Marysville Bunsold , the top team in Central Ohio—did not disappoint. The 8th Grade Monarchs  opened their 2024–25 season in dominant fashion , earning an impressive victory  over a talented Springfield squad in front of an electric home crowd. This matchup featured some of the state’s top young talent—and M

Marysville Bunsold Class of 2029 vs. Finland Class of 2029 Youth Basketball Matchup Written: January 26, 2024 The Marysville Bunsold Class of 2029 Boys Basketball Team  wrapped up their season in unforgettable fashion, delivering a dominant 65–20 victory  over Finland Middle School . It was the perfect ending to an incredible season, as every player contributed on both ends of the floor, showcasing the depth, teamwork, and energy that have defined this special group all year

Written: 1/22/24 The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team  kept their winning streak alive last Thursday night with a strong 49–39 win  over Dublin Eversole . The Monarchs controlled the game from start to finish, showing balance, teamwork, and toughness on both ends of the floor. Dayton Storr  led the charge with a dominant performance, scoring 20 points  and grabbing 8 rebounds , continuing to prove why he’s one of the most explosive scorers in Central Ohio. Ka

The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team (Class of 2029)  capped off a challenging week with a statement victory, defeating Worthington McCord 55–39  on the road. After dropping two hard-fought games earlier in the week— 47–55 to Jonathan Alder  and 39–49 to UA Jones —the Monarchs regrouped, refocused, and responded in a big way. Despite dealing with injuries, including AJ Gratz  still working his way back to full strength, the Monarchs showed depth, leadership,

The Marysville Bunsold 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team (Class of 2028)  keeps proving they know how to win close games. After grinding out a 33–30 victory over New Albany  to kick off winter break, the Monarchs followed it up with another nail-biter, a 29–28 win over UA Hastings , with both games decided in the final seconds . In the thrilling win against UA Hastings , Dayton Storr  once again led the charge with 12 points and 8 rebounds , continuing to showcase his ability to