Dave Weidig

Newark Advocate AKRON ― The Panthers had to scratch and claw, as expected, but Licking Valley will play for a state softball championship for the first time in 13 years.

Newark Advocate AKRON ― Kenton Ridge had run-ruled 15 opponents and was out-scoring teams by an average of 13-2.

Newark Advocate HEATH ― As Licking County's football all-stars took to the turf at Heath's Swank Field on a muggy June 8 evening for their first practice, a couple of things were notable.

Dave Weidig, Newark Advocate HEATH ― It will be the final football game for some of Licking County's all-stars.

Newark Advocate ZANESVILLE ― "The punt is the most important play in football," Jim Tressell famously said, and many laughed him off.

Newark Advocate NEWARK ― Newark Catholic's Dayne Scott and Cash Fluharty, along with Licking Valley's Jett Vanover, all played significant roles on baseball district championship teams as 2026 freshmen.

Newark Advocate HANOVER ― Five is a very symbolic number for the Whisner family.

Newark Advocate NEWARK ― Pete Walters never coached at Newark High School, but you could definitely say he was a Newark coach.

Newark Advocate SANDUSKY ― At this time last year, Granville guard Ella Dils was getting ready to undergo a knee surgery that would cost her both soccer and basketball seasons.

Newark Advocate MOUNT VERNON ― Everyone knows that Newark boys basketball suffered key graduation losses from a league champion and regional runnerup team.