Area Sports and Education

Licking R-VIII School District presented the Junior High and High School Band & Choir Christmas Concert on Tuesday evening, December 9, at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse, The evening began with Band Director Crystal Frailey leading the Sixth and Seventh Grade Band through “Jolly Old St. Nick,” “Ode to Joy (Symphony No. 9)” and “Feliz Navidad.”…

The Wildcat Early Learning Center preschool students went a caroling on Thursday, December 11. A bus full of children and their teachers made the rounds in Licking, first heading to Hickory Manor. After performing a few songs, children were allowed to mingle with the residents, surely a good experience for both generations. The young performers…

By Coach Steve Rissler The Licking Lady Cats traveled 15 minutes up Highway 63 to take on the Houston Lady Tigers last Monday, December 8. There was no junior varsity game due to the low number of players in the Houston program. Licking started out strong, using pressure and speed to force multiple turnovers for…

By Coach Chris Harris On Monday, December 8, the Licking Wildcats traveled to Cuba to face their Wildcats. It was a big night for the Licking Cats, coming away with two wins on the road. The night started with the Licking Junior Varsity getting a 47-14 win; the Cats’ stellar defense held Cuba to 11…

A Community Service Advisory Group of Licking High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members have partnered with Teens Teach Tech powered by AT&T, and would like to share their knowledge of technology with the community. These teens are offering free workshops open to the public to teach practical tech skills. The student mentors…

The Cats faced off against the Dixon Bulldogs in the second round of the Frisco League Tournament on Thursday, and fell by a score of 51-69. The game was close going into the fourth quarter but the Wildcats were unable to make enough shots to keep it within reach. Karson Walker led the team with…

By Steve Rissler The Licking Lady Wildcats ran into the Newburg Lady Wolves on Friday, December 5, in the consolation side of the Frisco League Tournament. Licking took the lead early and never looked back. The Lady ’Cats’ half court zone pressure forced multiple turnovers and Licking raced to a 20-point halftime lead. Licking went…

The Licking Lady Wildcats opened their 2025-26 season with the annual Big Cat Classic versus the Salem Lady Tigers. With their headquarters and two banks in Salem, and a branch in Licking, Town & Country Bank sponsors the annual Classic between both the boys and girls basketball teams. Licking used pressure to jump out to…

The Licking Wildcat Basketball team traveled to Laquey Saturday for the first round of the 2025 Frisco League Boys Basketball Tournament. Fifth seed Licking took on fourth seed Laquey. The Wildcats took the lead early and never looked back, beating the hometown Hornets 69-50. “We controlled the rebounding game, which gave us multiple opportunities to…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The First Annual LHS Fall Sport Banquet was held Tuesday, November 18, at the Fox Community Room. Parents, family and friends filled the room to celebrate the dedication, teamwork and achievements of the student-athletes of Licking High School’s Cross Country and Volleyball teams. Cupcakes and punch were served at the event,…