Lady Monarchs fall to New Albany in D-I regional semifinal contest

Marysville girls basketball team's tournament run comes to an end

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

The Marysville girls basketball team's season came to an end with a loss to New Albany in the Division I regional semifinal. Despite having just three seniors on the team, the Lady Monarchs were able to make an unexpected tournament run to the regional semifinal.

Why it matters

The Lady Monarchs' tournament run was a surprise, as they were not expected to advance this far in the postseason. Their success highlights the talent and potential of the younger players on the team, suggesting a bright future for the program.

The details

The Lady Monarchs fell to New Albany in the Division I regional semifinal game played at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on Wednesday. Marysville had a strong season, making an unexpected tournament run despite having a relatively young team.

  • The regional semifinal game was played on Wednesday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Kelsey Strahm

A Marysville player who applied defensive pressure to a New Albany ball handler during the game.

Marysville girls basketball team

The team that made an unexpected tournament run to the Division I regional semifinal.

New Albany

The team that defeated Marysville in the Division I regional semifinal game.

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The takeaway

The Lady Monarchs' tournament run, despite their relative youth, shows the potential of the team and suggests a bright future for the Marysville girls basketball program.