#nahss Morris has 11 3rd-quarter points with a trio of 3s and Newark leads Olentangy 43-33 going to 4th.

Newark beats Olentangy, 57-46. 🏀🐾 The Cats now advance to the District Final tournament game this Saturday, March 1 at 10am vs Upper Arlington at the Taft Coliseum at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds (aka: The Fairgrounds!). #NHSBoysBasketball

My story, video, plus photos: Newark boys push aside Olentangy's bid, reach another district final newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/h… via ⁦NewarkAdvocate.com⁩ ⁦Newark Boys Basketball⁩ ⁦kalen winbush⁩ ⁦Austin Rose⁩ ⁦Dave Purpura⁩ ⁦Braylon Morris⁩ ⁦Frank DiRenna⁩

Congratulations to KK Winbush on officially signing with Wheeling University to play football and continue both his athletic and academic journey! We’re proud of you, KK! 💪🐾🌟 #NHSBoysBasketball #ToughnessIsATalent #TraditionNeverGraduates #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat

End of the 1st 🏀🐾 Upper Arlington 13 Newark 8

#nahss Newark continues to struggle offensively and trails UA 22-14 with 2:16 left in half.

HALFTIME 🏀🐾 Upper Arlington 25 Newark 16 #NHSBoysBasketball

#nahss Jake Quackenbush with 8 in 3rd as Newark trims Upper Arlington lead to 31-27 going to 4th. Wildcats without a 3-pointer.

End of the 3rd 🐾🏀 Upper Arlington 31 Newark 27 #NHSBoysBasketball

#nahss UA 33, Newark 31 with 5:47 left.

#nahss Braylon Morris and Ty Gilbert finally hit Newark's first 2 3s, but UA stilll up 45-41 with 42 seconds left.

#nahss Tying 3 by Morris rattles in and out and Upper Arlington (14-9) bumps off 19-5 Newark 49-44 in Division I district final.

Newark fought hard but fell short to Upper Arlington in the District Final, 49-44 Their 19-5 record stands as a testament to their hard work, teamwork, and determination. This team’s grit and resilience are unforgettable. GO CATS! 💪🏼🏀🐾 #NHSBoysBasketball

Upper Arlington was clutch in 'The Barn': Comeback Cats can't catch up with big-play Bears in D-I district final newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/h… via ⁦NewarkAdvocate.com⁩ ⁦Newark Boys Basketball⁩ ⁦Frank DiRenna⁩ ⁦Dave Purpura⁩ ⁦UA Football⁩

Licking County basketball players, coaches take top league, district honors newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/h… via ⁦NewarkAdvocate.com⁩

Congratulations to Billy Franks, Drayson Peterson and Austin Rose, who received the Wildcat Spotlight Award during tonight's board meeting for their success in football this year, receiving statewide recognition.

Congrats to #NHSBoysBasketball senior Austin Rose! It’s been an honor to watch him compete & lead over the past 4 years, showing what dedication, heart & leadership truly look like. Thank you for representing Newark with pride. #TraditionNeverGraduates #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat

🎓 Proud of our 3 seniors heading into their next chapters: 🏀 Braylon – Hillsdale College ⚾️ Austin – The Ohio State University 🏈 KK – Wheeling University Different sports. One foundation. You’ve made your mark. 👏🐾💪🏼 #NHSBoysBasketball #TraditionNeverGraduates

Tiny but mighty! 💪 Our K–2 campers wrapped up 3 amazing days of hustle, high-fives, and hoops at Newark Boys Basketball Summer Camp! 🏀🐾 #NHSBoysBasketball #ToughnessIsATalent

Next up? OSU baseball: Austin Rose was ultimate teammate, leader for Newark in three sports newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/h… via ⁦NewarkAdvocate.com⁩ ⁦Austin Rose⁩ ⁦Newark Wildcat Athletics⁩ ⁦Newark Wildcats Football⁩ ⁦Dave Purpura⁩ ⁦Bodie Smith⁩ ⁦Newark Boys Basketball⁩