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Northridge’s dynamic duo warms to the occasion at huge Heath invite

HEATH ― Heath's annual Hank Smith Invitational was the first big meet of the season for many. On top of that, athletes were getting used to the consistently warmer temperatures and new electronic starting gun.In all, 19 girls and 17 boys…

Newark’s Smith, Northridge’s Fister clinch first OHSAA wrestling medal

COLUMBUS — Jibreel Smith stood up and let out a roar. The Newark senior had reached his destination at the end of a long journey since putting on the Wildcats’ singlet dating to his biddy days.Smith secured All-Ohio Division I status at…

Northridge’s Colette Patti wins OATCCC indoor state title in 60 meters

Colette Patti climbed to the top of the podium Friday as no girl was faster.The Northridge senior ran a time of 7.74 to win the 60 during the OATCCC Division II/III indoor state track championships at SPIRE Institute. Patti won by the…

Heath’s Barry, Northridge’s Mallernee take top Central District honors

COLUMBUS — Two Licking County League basketball teams ended long championship droughts, and their coaches have been honored for the accomplishment by the Central District.Northridge boys coach Bill Mallernee was named Division III Coach…

Northridge’s Michael Fister takes runner-up in Marion

Michael Fister finished 3-1 at 138 pounds for the Northridge wrestling team, earning runner-up Thursday during the Marion Harding Classic.Fister recorded three pins before he was edged 3-0 in the final by Highland's Cael Gilmore.…

Zach Holder leads Northridge’s eruption against Newark Catholic

Zach Holder buried five 3-pointers and totaled all 17 of his points in a hot-shooting first quarter Monday, sending the host Northridge boys basketball team to a 60-21 victory against Newark Catholic in Licking County League-Cardinal…