Avery Williams beats buzzer for Licking Valley at Northridge

On Jan 19, 2023

Avery Williams’ buzzer-beater from just inside of mid-court on Wednesday gave the Licking Valley girls basketball team a thrilling 35-32 victory at Northridge in Licking County League play.

Williams totaled 21 points for the Panthers (3-12, 2-7). Emma Cubbison added seven points.

Ava Travis scored 15 points for the Vikings (6-10, 4-7), who rallied to tie the game with six seconds left just before Williams’ game-winner. Darla Dorman added 10 rebounds.

Watkins edges Utica

Watkins Memorial overcame a 26-point performance from Abby Dickson to pick up a 48-39 victory at Utica in LCL play.

Cameryn Wheeler led the Warriors (12-5, 7-3) with 13 points. Ella Perry added 10 points, nine rebounds and four assists and Rilyn Warner 10 points and four assists.

Dickson buried four 3-pointers for Utica (6-9, 3-7). Delaney Kerstetter added eight points.

NC cruises at home

Newark Catholic shot out to a 26-12 halftime lead on its way to a 63-32 victory against visiting Licking Heights in LCL play.

Fini Kaiser totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Green Wave (12-3, 8-3), who remained tied with Heath in the loss column for first place in the Cardinal Division. Kylie Gibson added 14 points and five steals, Ilana O’Neill eight points and Sophie Peloquin eight assists.

Emily McCord led the Hornets (3-12, 1-8) with eight points and eight rebounds. Karsyn Johnson added five points.

Granville wins at Lakewood

Granville held host Lakewood to five points or less in each quarter, earning a 50-18 victory in LCL play.