Licking County League baseball season kicks off

Northridge edges Utica, Licking Heights stuns Granville in early league action

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:13am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of green, red, and white representing the field, players, and uniforms.The opening games of the Licking County League baseball season showcase the intense competition and drama that will define the 2026 campaign.Utica Today

The Licking County League baseball season got underway this week, with Northridge defeating Utica 2-1 and Licking Heights rallying late to beat Granville. Northridge pitcher Garrett Penrod threw the first five innings in the win over Utica, while Licking Heights scored twice in the seventh inning to come from behind and stun Granville.

Why it matters

The Licking County League is a competitive high school baseball conference in central Ohio, and these early results set the tone for what is expected to be a tight race for the league title this season.

The details

In the Northridge-Utica game, Garrett Penrod threw the first five innings for Northridge, leading them to a narrow 2-1 victory over the visiting Utica squad. Meanwhile, Licking Heights scored a pair of runs in the seventh inning to rally and defeat Granville 2-1 in another close league matchup.

  • The Licking County League baseball season began on April 6, 2026.
  • Northridge defeated Utica 2-1 on April 6, 2026.
  • Licking Heights came from behind to beat Granville 2-1 on April 6, 2026.

The players

Garrett Penrod

The starting pitcher for Northridge, who threw the first five innings in their 2-1 win over Utica.

Licking Heights

The high school baseball team that scored twice in the seventh inning to defeat Granville 2-1.

Granville

The high school baseball team that lost 2-1 to Licking Heights after leading for most of the game.

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The takeaway

These early Licking County League baseball results demonstrate the competitiveness of the conference, with close games and late-inning heroics setting the stage for what should be an exciting season of high school baseball in the region.