Licking Heights has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Licking Valley Panthers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Licking Heights suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Wednesday. They were beaten by Newark Catholic 52-24. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Licking Heights in their matchups with Newark Catholic: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Licking Valley didn't have too much trouble with Northridge at home on Wednesday as they won 48-29. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Licking Valley has managed all season.
Licking Heights' loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Licking Valley, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-8.
Licking Heights came up short against Licking Valley in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 32-26. Can Licking Heights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.