Licking Valley Wrestler Advances to State Title Match

Newark basketball team falls short in state tournament

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:55pm

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A wrestler from Licking Valley High School has advanced to the state championship match at the Ohio high school wrestling tournament held at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. Meanwhile, the Newark High School basketball team was eliminated from the state tournament.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially wrestling and basketball, are a point of pride for local communities. Licking County residents will be closely following the progress of their local wrestlers and basketball teams as they compete at the state level.

The details

On the opening day of the state wrestling tournament, Licking County wrestlers won a total of 13 matches. One of those wrestlers, from Licking Valley High School, has advanced to the state championship match in their weight class. However, the Newark High School basketball team was unable to advance past the state tournament.

  • The state wrestling tournament is being held March 14-16, 2026 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Licking County wrestlers competed on the first day of the state tournament, March 14, 2026.

The players

Licking Valley wrestler

A wrestler from Licking Valley High School who has advanced to the state championship match in their weight class.

Newark High School basketball team

The basketball team from Newark High School that was eliminated from the state tournament.

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What’s next

The state wrestling tournament will continue on March 15-16, 2026, with the championship matches taking place on the final day.

The takeaway

High school sports are a source of community pride in Licking County, Ohio, and residents will be closely following the progress of their local wrestlers and basketball teams as they compete at the state level.