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Johnstown Baseball Rallies for Early LCL Division Win Against Heath
New Johnstown head coach Austin Morrow leads team to victory in league opener
Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:42am
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Johnstown's early-season LCL win showcases the team's resilience and potential under new leadership.Heath TodayThe Johnstown High School baseball team rallied for an 8-5 win against Heath in their opening game of the Licking County League (LCL) Cardinal Division season. The game was played at Heath's Dave Klontz Field, with new Johnstown head coach Austin Morrow leading the team to victory in his debut.
Why it matters
This early LCL win sets an important tone for Johnstown as they begin their league schedule under new leadership. The LCL is a competitive baseball conference, so an opening victory on the road against a tough Heath squad demonstrates Johnstown's potential this season.
The details
Johnstown trailed Heath for much of the game, but mounted a late comeback to secure the 8-5 victory. The win marks the start of Austin Morrow's tenure as Johnstown's new head coach, after he took over the program from the previous longtime coach.
- The game was played on April 7, 2026.
- Johnstown's win was their first in LCL Cardinal Division play this season.
The players
Austin Morrow
The new head coach of the Johnstown High School baseball team.
Johnstown High School baseball team
The high school baseball team from Johnstown, Ohio that won their LCL Cardinal Division opener against Heath.
Heath High School baseball team
The high school baseball team from Heath, Ohio that hosted Johnstown and lost their LCL Cardinal Division opener.
What they’re saying
“It's we, not me. We have it on the back of our hats, and it's the same as in football for us.”
— Austin Morrow, Head Coach, Johnstown High School Baseball
What’s next
Johnstown will look to build on this early LCL win as they continue their league schedule, while Heath will aim to bounce back in their next conference matchup.
The takeaway
Johnstown's victory in their LCL opener under new head coach Austin Morrow demonstrates the team's potential this season and sets an optimistic tone for the rest of their league play.
