The Newark Wildcats the host Licking Valley Panthers lacrosse team by a final score of 5-3 in Monday's non-league match.

With the win, Newark betters its record to 1-0 on the season. The Wildcats host Clay (Oregon, OH) to play the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, March 23. The Eagles go into the match with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Licking Valley drops to 0-2 on the season. The Panthers travel to Granville (Granville, OH) to play the Blue Aces in a Region 7 match on Wednesday, March 20. The Blue Aces go into the match with a record of 1-0.