Ohio High School Basketball - Newark Catholic nips Lakewood
February 2, 2024: Hebron, OH 43025 Newark Catholic Green Wave (Newark, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Lakewood Lancers (Hebron, OH), 45-40 in a league bout.
With the victory, Newark Catholic upgrades its record to 2-14 on the campaign. The Green Wave host Fisher Catholic (Lancaster, OH) to play the Irish in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 3. The Irish come into the bout with a record of 8-7. Fisher Catholic won 74-65 in their recent league bout against Fairfield Christian Academy (Lancaster, OH)
Next up, the Lancers play the Westerville South Wildcats (Westerville, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 3. Lakewood will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 9-6 record after their 73-55 league loss to Hayes (Delaware, OH).