There is a noticeable sense of optimism surrounding Marysville basketball this year. From the coaching staff to the players—and even throughout the community—there is a belief that this season could mark a new chapter for the program. For years, Marysville has been known for disciplined, hard-working, and fundamentally sound teams. The Monarchs have consistently represented their city well, but breaking through in the postseason has remained the program’s biggest challenge. W

October 31, 2025 — Springfield, OH The Marysville Monarchs saw their 2025 season come to a close on Friday night, falling to the Springfield Wildcats 35–6  in the first round of the Division I playoffs. Despite the final score, the Monarchs fought throughout the night and showcased the toughness, effort, and competitive spirit that carried them into the postseason under their first-year head coach. With the loss, Marysville finishes the season 5–6 , while Springfield advances

October 24, 2025 — Marysville, OH On a night when the stakes could not have been higher, the Marysville Monarchs delivered their most complete performance of the season, defeating Hilliard Darby 35–14  to finish the regular season at 5–5  and secure their spot in the OHSAA playoffs. With a “win and get in” scenario in front of them, the Monarchs rose to the moment behind a dominant rushing attack, a fast-starting offense, and a defense that swarmed from the opening whistle to

October 17, 2025 — Delaware, OH In a pivotal OCC Cardinal matchup, the Marysville Monarchs fell to Olentangy Berlin 41–7  on Friday night at Bears Stadium. Berlin’s balanced offense and physical defensive front controlled the game from start to finish, dropping Marysville to 4–5  on the season. The Bears improve to 4–5 , keeping their postseason hopes alive as they prepare for a major test against Olentangy next week. Marysville will look to regroup quickly with one regular-s

October 10, 2025 — Worthington, OH In one of the most dramatic finishes of the Central Ohio football weekend, the Marysville Monarchs edged out the Thomas Worthington Cardinals 29–28  on Friday night. The victory moves Marysville back to .500 at 4–4 , keeping their playoff hopes alive as they enter the final stretch of OCC Cardinal play. Thomas Worthington, despite its record, pushed Marysville for all four quarters, but the Monarchs made key plays late — on offense, defense,

October 3, 2025 — Marysville, OH Week 7 brought a major OCC Cardinal challenge for the Marysville Monarchs as they hosted one of Central Ohio’s hottest teams, the Olentangy Braves . The Braves entered the matchup with a 5–1 record and showed why they are considered one of the top Division I programs in the region, defeating Marysville 49–17  on Friday night. Despite the final score, Marysville showcased resilience, several strong individual performances, and continued improve

Top 25 Rankings No. 1 – Marcus Johnson, Garfield Heights A nationally recognized guard who combines elite scoring ability, athleticism, and game-changing playmaking. No. 2 – Anthony Thompson, Western Reserve Academy (Hudson) A dynamic guard with size and polish who continues to attract heavy Division I recruiting attention. No. 3 – Cole Brewer, Marysville High School A 6’4 two-way standout and projected OCC Player of the Year candidate. Brewer scores efficiently at all three

September 26, 2025 — Dublin, OH Marysville delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Friday night, going on the road and earning a dominant 21–0 shutout victory  over the Dublin Jerome Celtics. With the win, the Monarchs improve to 3–3  and secure their second straight victory, gaining momentum as conference play heats up. This matchup featured physical defense, explosive rushing plays, and disciplined execution — all trademarks of Marysville football a

September 19, 2025 — Hilliard, OH Marysville traveled to Hilliard Davidson for a Week 5 non-league matchup and battled in a physical defensive contest, but ultimately fell 22–7  to the Wildcats. With the loss, the Monarchs move to 2–3  on the season, while Davidson improves to 4–1 , solidifying their status as one of Central Ohio’s strongest Division I teams. Despite the score, Marysville delivered gritty stretches on both sides of the ball, including standout performances fr

September 12, 2025 — Marysville, OH Week 4 brought a tough test for the Marysville Monarchs as they hosted the Hilliard Bradley Jaguars in a non-league matchup. Bradley’s explosive offense and timely defensive stops proved to be the difference, handing Marysville a 42–14 loss  and moving the Monarchs to 2–2  on the season. Despite the score, Marysville continued to show effort, physicality, and strong individual performances on both sides of the ball — particularly from its j

Marysville High School is quietly building one of the most competitive and physically gifted defenses in Central Ohio—and much of that momentum is coming from a core of juniors who are developing faster than their age would suggest. The trio of Mitchell Evans , Talan Wolford , and Carter Dunn  has emerged not only as Marysville’s defensive foundation, but as players with the athletic traits, competitiveness, and football IQ that project to the college level . What makes their

September 5, 2025 — Lancaster, OH The Marysville Monarchs earned a hard-fought 30–21 Week 3 victory  over the Lancaster Golden Gales on Friday night, improving their record to 2–1  and continuing their early-season momentum. Behind a dominant run game and a relentless defensive front, Marysville controlled key stretches of the matchup and closed out the fourth quarter with poise. Game Summary The Monarchs leaned heavily on their rushing attack, piling up 349 yards on the grou

August 29, 2025 — Marysville, OH After a challenging Week 1, the Marysville Monarchs bounced back in impressive fashion on Friday night, securing a 37–6 home victory over the KIPP Columbus Jaguars. The non-league matchup showcased Marysville’s ability to regroup, adjust, and execute at a high level on both sides of the football. Game Overview Marysville found its rhythm early, establishing control through a balanced offensive approach and an aggressive, energized defense. The