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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.

07/11/2024

Before a busy weekend for travel softball, many of Licking County’s best participated in an All-Star game Wednesday at Watkins Memorial.

The second Licking County All-Star Softball Game was played at Watkins Memorial.

07/09/2024

The Licking County based Legend Soccer Club is making its third consecutive trip in U-19 to suburban Denver for the National Premier League finals.

Several players are making their third consecutive trip to a national event in Colorado as Legend SC also incorporates budding stars.

07/07/2024

Heath’s Brayden Bayles is The Advocate Male Athlete of the Year, leading the Bulldogs to LCL-Cardinal championships in football, boys basketball and boys track as a senior.

Brayden Bayles completed his Heath career with an impressive senior year, leading football, boys basketball and boys track to LCL-Cardinal titles.

07/05/2024

Newark Catholic’s Kylie Gibson is The Advocate Female Athlete of the Year. She led the Green Wave to LCL-Cardinal titles in volleyball, basketball and softball.

Kylie Gibson, The Advocate Female Athlete of the Year, sparked the Green Wave's success in basketball, softball and volleyball.

07/01/2024

Utica graduate Spencer Kendall has slid down a chair on the bench and just finished his first June as head boys basketball coach.

Utica just completed its June schedule, the program's first action since alumnus Spencer Kendall was promoted to head coach.

07/01/2024

Hayden Woodward is a repeat winner of The Advocate Baseball Player of the Year. He led Heath to the Division III state championship.

Heath senior Hayden Woodward has repeated as Advocate Baseball Player of the Year.

06/28/2024

We released the All-Advocate baseball team Friday morning. Check out The Advocate Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Year stories on Saturday.

Cayden Vermilion pitched his way onto the All-Advocate baseball team after making his mark as the ace of a dominant Newark staff.

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