Ohio High School Basketball - Utica nips Licking Valley
January 18, 2022: Newark, OH 43055 Utica Redskins (Utica, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Licking Valley Panthers (Newark, OH), 59-55 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Utica upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Redskins host Northridge (Johnstown, OH) to play the Vikings in a Licking County - Cardinal bout on Friday, January 21. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 7-3.
Next up, the Panthers play the Watkins Memorial Warriors (Pataskala, OH) in a Licking County - Buckeye bout, on Friday, January 21. Licking Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 6-8 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 3-8 record after their 79-43 league loss to Heath (Heath, OH).