Ohio High School Basketball - Licking Valley holds off Newark Catholic
December 15, 2021: Newark, OH 43055 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Licking Valley Panthers (Newark, OH) and the visiting Newark Catholic Green Wave (Newark, OH), saw Licking Valley's basketball squad hold off Newark Catholic by a tally of 55-52.
With the victory, Licking Valley improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Licking Heights (Pataskala, OH) to confront the Hornets in a Licking County - Buckeye challenge on Saturday, December 18. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Licking Heights won 75-24 in their recent non-league challenge against Lakewood (Hebron, OH)
Next up, the Green Wave confront the Utica Redskins (Utica, OH) in a Licking County - Cardinal challenge, on Saturday, December 18. Newark Catholic will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Redskins come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 60-44 non-league win over Zanesville (Zanesville, OH).
