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Watkins Memorial softball wins fourth consecutive regional title, Granville runner-up
Watkins Memorial beat Lancaster 5-0 on Friday to win its fourth consecutive Division I regional championship. Granville fell 6-2 to Kenton Ridge in a Division II regional final. Watkins plays Anthony Wayne at 5:30 p.m. May 31 at Firestone Stadium in Akron. ...
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. ...
Liberty Union hangs on against Miami East and punches ticket to state tournament
CENTERVILLE – The Liberty Union softball team held a 9-1 advantage and looked to be cruising in their Division III regional final game against Casstown Miami East on Friday. However, things got a little tense when Miami East scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning, but the Lions were able to hold on for a 9-7 victory at Centerville High School and punch their ticket to state final four.
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. ...
Regional roundup: Northmor's Cade Miracle vaults into state track and field championships
HEATH — Both Northmor boys pole vaulters Levi Hunter and Cade Miracle reached 12 feet, 8 inches, but only Miracle will advance to next week's state track and field championships at the University of Dayton. Competing in the Division III regional meet at Heath on Wednesday, Miracle finished fourth...
OHSAA baseball: Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Liberty capture Division I district titles
All the Olentangy Berlin baseball team needed was one run to secure its first district championship. A first-inning RBI single by catcher Parker McDaniels proved to be the difference Thursday as the top-seeded Bears (25-3) earned a 1-0 win against 11th-seeded Pickerington North (18-10) at Upper Arlington. ...
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...
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...
Heath wins district baseball title; Newark Catholic falls in seventh
Heath and Newark Catholic each play for a Division III district baseball title at 5 p.m. Follow updates here. Division III district, Heath 9, West Jefferson 0, Final Division III district, Highland 6, Newark Catholic 5, Final This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Heath wins district baseball title; Newark Catholic falls in seventh
Sheridan, Blosser headline All-MVL Baseball selections
The high school baseball season has come to an end for Muskingum Valley League teams, and the all-league squads were released on Thursday. Teams were selected by the league's coaches. Sheridan's Caden Sheridan was tabbed the MVL Big School Division Player of the Year, while Tri-Valley's Brady Kaufman was named Pitcher of the Year...
Licking Heights to open new athletic complex with first Hornet 5K on Aug. 4
The Licking Heights Music Boosters, Athletic Boosters and PTO are joining together for the first-ever Hornets 5K on Aug. 4 at Licking Heights Middle School. The event includes a 5K run or walk option and a one-mile family fun run or walk. Proceeds from the race will go toward supporting...
Free sports physicals in Perry County for student athletes
ZANESVILLE — Genesis Primary Care is providing free sports physicals for student athletes in Perry County. As school athletics gear up this fall season, this is an excellent opportunity for students to ensure they are in top physical condition and ready to excel on the field, court, or gym. Free sports physicals will be available from Monday, May 20 through Tuesday, July 30. The physicals can be scheduled at the...
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