Area Sports and Education

  Ethan Domenech, Trevor Richards, Sadie Hutsell, and adviser Mrs. Stacie Hutsell from Licking R-8 High School tested and participated in events at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). Missouri competitors were required to stay in the Hilton Orlando and participated in events held in the West Concourse of…

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By Christy Porter Managing Editor Enrolled children and visitors enjoyed the Licking Library’s last day of the Summer Reading Program on Friday. Missouri Department of Conservation’s Sarah Gaines shared who the Department of Conservation is and what they do with some hands-on examples and activities. As she shared the Department of Conservation’s logo and Missouri’s…

By Ashli Todaro From June 13-16, Club Phoenix Volleyball’s 13s team showcased their skills at the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida. While they didn’t clinch the top spot, their performance was nothing short of commendable, leaving a mark of promise for future club seasons. The Club Phoenix Volleyball team participated in the…

LICKING – July 1, 2024, marked the official retirement of Harv Antle, head baseball coach for the Licking Wildcats for the past eight years. Antle came to Licking in the fall of 2016 and taught social studies and PE in addition to his coaching duties. During his time at Licking, the Wildcat baseball program enjoyed…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Vacation Bible School students at Abounding Hope Church embarked on The Great Jungle Journey last Monday. A week-long “Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation” was filled with Bible learning, fun activities, food, and even a nightly “Jungle Jam.” Wednesday night, attendance peaked at 112 children and adults, with average attendance at…

The Mo Express Track Club headed to the National Middle School Track competition in North Carolina last week. Licking was well represented by these young track athletes, who qualified for the event at the State meet this spring. Evan Crow finished 8th in Pole Vault and the 4 x 100 meter relay of Jason Ingram,…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The magic words for the Summer Reading Program at the Licking Library on Friday were, “I LOVE to read!” The audience of 16 kids and 13 adults were asked to use those magic words throughout the performance of Marty the Magician. His questions, stories and magic tricks were exuberantly responded…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The 2024 Class 3 All State Baseball Team has been announced. Three members of the Licking Wildcat Baseball Team earned the honor this season. Silas Antle (Pitchers), Rusty Buckner (Outfield) and Keyton Cook (DH/Utility) all received First Team All-State honors. The 2024 Class 3 District 9 All District Baseball Team has…

Three Licking Softball team athletes earned All-Class 2 District 3 Softball first team honors, and four were named to the second team this year. Makenna Skidmore, Aubrey Gorman and Mya Rinne were named to the first team. Second team honors went to Halee Clayton, Zoey Dawson, Allie Medlock and Janelle Bates. Skidmore, Gorman and Rinne…