The Advocate’s High School Sports

02/15/2025

Link to Licking County League wrestling

08/22/2024

A late-season surge for Johnstown football has raised expectations for the Johnnies, who hope to get back on top in the LCL-Cardinal. They visit Zanesville for Friday’s season opener.

A late-season four-game winning streak gave Johnstown’s returning players a taste and fuel to contend for an LCL-Cardinal championship this season.

08/21/2024

Lakewood football opens the season Friday at home against West Muskingum under new head coach Tyler Brown.

New head coach Tyler Brown has identified leaders throughout each class of his program as Lakewood attempts to begin its ascent.

08/20/2024

Despite significant graduation losses, Heath football is reloading and is hoping to defend its title in an intriguing LCL-Cardinal. The Dogs host Liberty Union in Friday’s season opener.

Heath must replace its quarterback, top receivers and most of its line, but some new talent is ready to emerge.

08/19/2024

Granville football hopes to be a contender this season in a power-packed Division III, Region 11. The Blue Aces open the season Friday at Marion-Franklin.

Some Blue Aces returning from injury, plus two transfers, has further bolstered an already loaded roster coming off an undefeated regular season.

08/19/2024

Northridge took a step forward under coach Dustin Calhoun, but the Vikings now need to turn it into wins. They host East Knox and Fredericktown in their new stadium the first two weeks.

Northridge made progress in Year 1 under coach Dustin Calhoun, but the improvement only produced two wins. The Vikings are out to change that.

08/18/2024

Newark opens the new season against Licking Heights at White Field, where the Wildcats scored 35 points per game last season.

The Wildcats face four new opponents in 2024, including three in the newly-aligned OCC-Buckeye Division.

08/17/2024

Utica is looking to repeat its trip to the Division V postseason and contend for an LCL-Cardinal title this fall.

Boosted by experience up front, Utica is determined to build off last season’s seven wins and Division V playoff appearance.

08/16/2024

Licking Valley is our first 2024 football preview posted. Check them out today through next Friday’s kickoff and our annual preview section will be in Thursday’s Advocate.

Coming off an 8-4 season, Licking Valley faces playoff winners in its first non-league games as well as a tough LCL slate.

07/23/2024

Photos from Tuesday morning as Granville football hosted Fairfield Union for a 7-on-7. Blue Aces have high hopes this fall after an unbeaten regular season in 2023.

Granville hosted Fairfield Union for a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

07/19/2024

Watkins Memorial junior speedster Jaeden Ricketts caught the attention this summer of Ohio State.

Watkins Memorial receiver Jaeden Ricketts is preparing for his junior season after a camp circuit that included receiving an offer from Ohio State.

07/17/2024

Utica frequently was rotating players Tuesday during passing scrimmages against East Knox and River View.

As Utica continues the process of replacing several graduated skill players, coach Charlie Rowley frequently rotated players during Tuesday’s 7-on-7s.