Licking Heights repeats as district boys basketball champions

Nate Lovinsky leads Licking Heights to second straight Division II title

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Licking Heights High School's boys basketball team repeated as Division II district champions, defeating Westerville Central 57-43 on March 5. Nate Lovinsky scored 22 points in each of Licking Heights' two postseason wins, helping the team advance to the next round of the OHSAA tournament.

Why it matters

Licking Heights' back-to-back district titles showcase the program's sustained success and the team's ability to overcome challenges, like Nate Lovinsky's bout with vertigo earlier in the season. The win also keeps Licking Heights on track for a potential deep playoff run.

The details

Licking Heights defeated Westerville Central 57-43 to claim their second consecutive Division II district championship. Nate Lovinsky, the team's star player, scored 22 points in each of Licking Heights' two playoff wins, including the victory over Westerville Central.

  • Licking Heights won the Division II district title on March 5, 2026.
  • Nate Lovinsky scored 22 points in each of Licking Heights' two postseason wins leading up to the district championship.

The players

Nate Lovinsky

The star player for Licking Heights High School's boys basketball team, who overcame a bout with vertigo earlier in the season to lead his team to a second straight district championship.

Licking Heights High School

The high school located in Licking Heights, Ohio, whose boys basketball team won the Division II district title for the second consecutive year.

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What they’re saying

“I kind of have had some ups and downs this season when I was down with vertigo,”

— Nate Lovinsky (wn.com)

What’s next

Licking Heights will advance to the OHSAA regional tournament, where they will face a tough opponent in their quest for a state championship.

The takeaway

Licking Heights' boys basketball team has proven to be a consistent powerhouse, overcoming adversity and securing back-to-back district titles. The team's success is a testament to the hard work and resilience of its players, led by star Nate Lovinsky.