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Licking County Shrine Tournament shifts to Licking Valley
The annual high school baseball event will have a new home starting this year.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:58am
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The Licking County Shrine Tournament's move to Licking Valley High School promises a fresh take on this long-running high school baseball event.Newark TodayThe Licking County Shrine Tournament, a long-running high school baseball event in Ohio, is moving its location from Newark to Licking Valley starting this year. The tournament, which has been held for 80 years, will now take place at the fields of Licking Valley High School.
Why it matters
The Licking County Shrine Tournament is a prestigious annual event that showcases top high school baseball talent in the region. Moving the tournament to a new location at Licking Valley High School will provide updated facilities and potentially draw larger crowds to support the participating teams and the Shriners' charitable efforts.
The details
The Licking County Shrine Tournament has been held in Newark, Ohio for the past 80 years. However, organizers have decided to relocate the event to the baseball fields at Licking Valley High School starting this year. The tournament features top high school teams from the local area competing against each other.
- The Licking County Shrine Tournament has been held annually for the past 80 years.
- The tournament will move to its new location at Licking Valley High School starting in 2026.
The players
Licking County Shrine Tournament
A long-running high school baseball tournament that showcases top talent in the region.
Licking Valley High School
The new host location for the Licking County Shrine Tournament starting in 2026.
What’s next
The 81st edition of the Licking County Shrine Tournament will take place at the Licking Valley High School baseball fields in the spring of 2026.
The takeaway
The relocation of the prestigious Licking County Shrine Tournament to Licking Valley High School represents an opportunity to reinvigorate the event with updated facilities and potentially draw larger crowds to support the participating teams and the Shriners' charitable mission.
