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Mount Vernon Boys Tennis looks to build on growth after competitive 2025 season

The Mount Vernon High School boys tennis team concluded the 2025 season with a record of six wins and seven losses, narrowly missing an even split between victories and defeats.

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 9, 2025

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Grit and Glory: Yellow Jackets’ "Team 76" leaves its mark on historic season

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 8, 2025

Mount Vernon High School's Team 76 concluded the 2025 baseball season with a notable legacy, transcending mere statistics of wins and losses.

Freddies Fight Back: Hathaway’s squad finds its spark in late surge

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 8, 2025

The Fredericktown Freddies concluded the 2025 baseball season with a record of 8-16, yet their performance in the latter part of the season has sparked renewed enthusiasm and pride within the program.

Centerburg Softball shows promise with strong senior leadership

Centerburg High School's varsity softball team concluded its season with a commendable 15-10 record and achieved the status of district runner-up under the guidance of first-year coach Chuck Shank.

Late collapse costs Centerburg in 7-0 loss to Coldwater

Centerburg's baseball team faced a challenging match against Coldwater, ultimately succumbing to a 7-0 defeat on Wednesday evening at Pioneer Road.

Mt. Vernon stings Jackson with 5-0 shutout behind Scarbury’s gem

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Kurek’s blast sparks rally, but Mount Vernon falls just short at Big Walnut

Mount Vernon's Ezra Kurek delivered a two-run homer to energize the Yellow Jackets' offense on Wednesday night, but their late push was insufficient in a 5-2 road loss to Big Walnut.

Fredericktown Boys Track Team shines with depth, records, and regional success

The Fredericktown High School boys varsity track team concluded a successful 2025 season, characterized by consistent top finishes and record-setting performances, according to coach Will Hartley.

Utica Girls Golf team inspires next generation of golfers one swing at a time

By Jacey Snyder | Jun 2, 2025

Involvement in sports starts at a young age, especially if high school sports are a future interest. Coach Pam Vickers and the high school girls' golf team hosted the second annual clinic for elementary and middle school girls in Licking County to boost future engagement with the high school team.

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Cole Pauley, former Lexington High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 31 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 1, 2025

The game took place in Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Mt. Vernon erupts in fifth inning, crushes Watkins Memorial 12-1

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Gritty Highland Scots fall in extra-inning heartbreaker to London

The Highland Fighting Scots engaged in a fierce contest against the London Red Raiders, matching their opponents in every aspect for 11 innings.

Heartbreaker in Worthington: East Knox Bulldogs fall in final-inning walk-off despite heroic rally

The East Knox Bulldogs faced a challenging game filled with intensity and drama, ultimately falling short in a narrow 11-10 loss to Worthington Christian.

Campos sparks Trojans’ triumph over Freddies with three-hit night

Under the Thursday night lights at Campus Drive, the Centerburg Trojans secured a 10-2 victory over the Fredericktown Freddies.

Cole Pauley, former Lexington High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 30 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

They enter the tournament as a number 14 seed.

Cole Pauley, former Lexington High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Mount Vernon News | May 29, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number 14 seed.

Yellow Jackets send record number of athletes to regionals after gritty district meet

By Michael Hall | May 26, 2025

Under stormy skies and amid relentless competition, Mount Vernon High School’s track and field team delivered a standout performance at the District 1 Meet held May 20-24 at Hilliard Darby, advancing 14 athletes in 11 events to the regional stage — the program’s largest contingent in over two decades.

Jackets dominate from first pitch in rout of Franklin Heights

By Mount Vernon News | May 25, 2025

The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets delivered a decisive victory on Saturday, defeating Franklin Heights with a 16-0 shutout.