Area Sports and Education
Licking Lady Wildcats are District Champs
The Licking Lady Wildcats entered the Class 2 District 8 Girls Volleyball Tournament last week with a number one seed. Their skill and determination showed they had earned that seed when they won the championship match on Friday evening in Dixon, where the tournament was hosted. Licking received a first round bye and faced fourth-seed…
Read MoreLicking JH Attendance awards given
R&S Track donates to Licking FFA
Lady ’Cats celebrate Senior Night
The Licking Lady WIldcat Volleyball seniors were recognized during Senior Night at the Tuesday, October 14, match against Rolla. Also recognized were the two Licking Junior High Volleyball teams. Three senior players and a senior manager were honored. Jadyn Barnes was escorted by her parents, Kirk and Tammy Barnes, and Angie and Doug Loughridge. This…
Read MoreLicking Head Start celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
In honor of Head Start Awareness Month, a special presentation was held at Licking Head Start on Monday, October 20. State Representative Bennie Cook attended the ceremony and presented the staff of Licking Head Start with a resolution recognizing their commitment to educating children in the community with the Head Start program. Rep. Cook also…
Read MoreLicking Wildcat Invitational Cross Country Meet
The Licking Wildcats Cross Country team hosted an 18-team meet at Deer Lick Park on Thursday, October 9. This is their only home meet of the Cross Country Season. Licking runners’ times were as follows: Boys Varsity: Tyrone Merdian 19:07 (26), Ethan Stout 20:27 (50), Dawsynn Moore 20:32 (54), Caleb Barker 20:35 (55), and Kierum…
Read MoreWildcats finish strong fall campaign
By Coach Cole Roark After winning their final two contests, the Licking Wildcats finished the fall baseball season with 21 wins and three losses. Their last loss came back on September 18, and the Wildcats went on a 15-game winning streak to cap off their fall, winning their final contest over Richland at home on…
Read MoreLady Wildcats show their grit
The Licking Lady Wildcats thrilled their hometown fans with a win over Summersville on Tuesday, October 7, in a battle of the Lady Wildcats. A one set match with the Junior Varsity teams started the evening. Licking won the single set 25-17. The Varsity Lady ’Cats took the floor next. Licking got the job done…
Read MoreCoach’s legacy commemorated with jersey retirement
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School principal Jarad RInne welcomed guests to Wulff Field at Deer Licking Park Tuesday where a ceremony was held to commemorate and celebrate the coaching career of Licking native and longtime Licking High School Baseball Coach Byron Hagler. Byron Hagler coached for 15 years of his 28-year high school…
Read MoreWildcat Volleyball undefeated in Frisco League Quad
The Licking Lady Wildcats Volleyball team ended their week by going undefeated Saturday in the Frisco League Quad. Licking High School hosted Plato, Laquey and Dixon, and each team faced the other throughout the day. Licking started their day against Plato and won in two sets, 25-10, 25-16. In their second match of the day,…
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