Licking County spring sports teams score big wins

Newark flag football, Licking Valley and Newark baseball teams all notch close victories on cold March Saturday

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:25am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school flag football game, with sharp, overlapping planes of red, white, and blue creating a dynamic, energetic composition.Licking County's spring sports teams show their competitive spirit with hard-fought wins on a cold Saturday.Johnstown Today

Despite the chilly weather, several Licking County high school spring sports teams came away with hard-fought wins on a recent Saturday. The Newark flag football program earned its first two victories, beating Genoa Christian and Urban Scholars. Meanwhile, the Licking Valley and Newark baseball teams each won close games.

Why it matters

The early season wins for these Licking County teams demonstrate the resilience and competitive spirit of local student-athletes as they battle through the challenges of cold spring weather to get their seasons off to a strong start.

The details

The Newark flag football team made history by winning its first two games, defeating Genoa Christian and Urban Scholars at White Field. The Licking Valley and Newark baseball squads also emerged victorious in close contests, showcasing the talent and determination of Licking County's spring sports programs.

  • The games took place on a cold Saturday in March 2026.

The players

Newark flag football team

The Newark high school flag football program, which earned its first two wins in program history.

Licking Valley baseball team

The baseball team from Licking Valley High School, which won a close game on the same Saturday.

Newark baseball team

The baseball team from Newark High School, which also won a nail-biter on the cold March day.

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The takeaway

These early season victories for Licking County's spring sports teams demonstrate the resilience, talent and competitive spirit of local student-athletes, who are overcoming the challenges of cold weather to get their seasons off to a strong start.