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Newark Today
By the People, for the People
Newark Basketball Coach and Star Player Head to Italy
The Quackenbushes will compete in an international tournament after Newark's Sweet 16 win.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:50am
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Newark High School boys basketball coach Jeff Quackenbush and his All-Ohio son Jake are heading to Italy to compete in an international tournament after Newark's 50-37 win over Reynoldsburg in the Sweet 16 regional semifinal game. This will be the second international trip for several Newark players, including Jordan Dartis, Keshawn Heard, and Greg Avery.
Why it matters
The Quackenbush family's trip to Italy represents a unique opportunity for Newark's basketball program to gain international exposure and experience playing against top competition from around the world. This could help raise the profile of the Newark team and provide valuable lessons for the players.
The details
After Newark's victory over Reynoldsburg, coach Jeff Quackenbush and his son Jake, an All-Ohio player, will be traveling to Italy to compete in an international basketball tournament. Several other Newark players, including Jordan Dartis, Keshawn Heard, and Greg Avery, have made this international trip before with the Newark team.
- Newark defeated Reynoldsburg 50-37 in the Sweet 16 regional semifinal game on March 30, 2026.
- The Quackenbushes will be departing for Italy immediately after the Sweet 16 win.
The players
Jeff Quackenbush
The head coach of the Newark High School boys basketball team.
Jake Quackenbush
An All-Ohio player and the son of coach Jeff Quackenbush.
Jordan Dartis
A Newark High School basketball player who has previously traveled to Italy with the team.
Keshawn Heard
A Newark High School basketball player who has previously traveled to Italy with the team.
Greg Avery
A Newark High School basketball player who has previously traveled to Italy with the team.
The takeaway
The Quackenbush family's trip to Italy represents an exciting opportunity for the Newark High School basketball program to gain valuable international experience and exposure, which could help raise the profile of the team and provide important lessons for the players.
