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Gritty Granville grinds out 10-inning, 1-0 regional semifinal victory
FAIRBORN ― Granville's Ally Ernsberger and Indian Lake's Madison Brentlinger get things accomplished in different ways, and for 9½ scoreless innings Wednesday they stood toe-to-toe in the circle at Wright State University and refused to flinch in the 85-degree heat. Then, the Blue Aces finally got the Lakers to crack. ...
New Albany native will race in the 108th Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (WCMH) — The defending champion looks to avoid the shadow of a cheating scandal. Another NASCAR driver is trying to pull double duty. And a Central Ohio native back in the field after missing out last year. There’s plenty of storylines to follow in this year’s edition of the Indianapolis 500. Here’s a look […]
Granville senior Casey Laughbaum climbs to new heights as competitive rock climber
Editor's note: This is one of several feature stories The Advocate is publishing this graduation season about Licking County graduates. For more, visit newarkadvocate.com. Casey Laughbaum is always reaching higher — literally. Laughbaum has been a competitive rock climber since her freshman year, an activity she picked up after...
Here are the teams to watch in OHSAA regional baseball tournaments
There are 64 high school baseball teams left in the Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament. Seven of them are in the Cincinnati area. They will play in regional tournaments next week, fighting for the right to party in the state tournament in Akron June 7-9. Here is a look at the regional tournaments. ...
Southwest Ohio track and field athletes who made their mark at the 2024 regional meets
There is just one week left in the Ohio high school track and field season. The competition was whittled down over the weekend as the Division I regional meet was held at Dayton's Welcome Stadium, the site of next weekend's state meet. The Division II meet wrapped up on Saturday at Piqua High School.
Newark Catholic’s Gibson, Watkins Memorial’s Cassady take top LCL softball honors
NEWARK — The Watkins Memorial and Newark Catholic softball teams each made history this spring, winning Licking County League championships. The Warriors completed their fourth consecutive unbeaten run through the LCL, winning the Buckeye Division. The Green Wave won the Cardinal Division, their first LCL title since the league re-formed before the 2014 season. ...
Local Spotlight: Twinsburg Aims for Victory at the 2024 OHSAA Division I Baseball Tournament
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D-III regional roundup: Northmor's Cowin Becker making a name in track and field
HEATH — On the wrestling mat, Cowin Becker is the little brother to former state champion Conor Becker and state runner-up Conan Becker. But in track and field, it's different for the Northmor junior. Division II regional track roundup: Pair of Vikings heading back to state meet D-III on Wednesday: Regional roundup: Northmor's Cade...
Licking County Division I athletes enjoy regional track experience
PICKERINGTON — Belief simply needed to overpower doubt for Payton Taylor to begin to excel. The Newark freshman continued an impressive stretch for the boys track team Wednesday, leaping a personal-best 21-9.5 to place sixth during the Division I regional championships at Pickerington North. Taylor added an inch and a quarter to the...
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