Licking Valley fourth-grade basketball team wins fourth championship

The Licking Valley fourth-grade boys elite basketball team recently won the Canton South Wildcat Classic, its fourth title of the season.

The Panthers, who are 31-2 this season, previously won the Heath Bulldog Bash, Newark Wildcat Classic and Sheridan League Tournament. They finish the winter this weekend in Coshocton.

Team members are Marshall Nethers, Vince Elie, Tate Tucci, Colin Moyers, Liam Little, Maxton Arcuri, Jacovin Dalton, Tate Dutton, Maddox Ridzon and Kasen Walker. Coaches are Marcus Dalton and Tyler Tucci, and the team manager is Kolesen Walker.