Newark Catholic Athletic Association

10/10/2026

Week #8! And it’s Homecoming! Let’s Go Green, beat the Vikings!💚🌊🏈

🎟️ $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, 5 and under are free. Cash or card at the gate, or online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/newarkcatholic/entity/schools/1
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GREEN WAVE NATION, IT’S GAMEDAY! 🏈

Tonight we defend our home turf, play for the brotherhood, and keep building something special as we head into the last half of the season.

Green Wave Nation, we need you LOUD, PROUD, and PACKING WHITE FIELD tonight! 🟢🟡

📍 White Field
🆚 Northridge Vikings
⏰ 7:00 PM Kickoff

GO GREEN!!!!

10/07/2026

🏆What a magical night on Saturday as we inducted 11 individuals into the 10th Newark Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame class!🏆

The NC Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional athletes, coaches, and contributors who have played a significant role in the history and success of Newark Catholic athletics.🏅 The 2026 class included:
-Chris Marshall (1979)
-Dan McKenna (1979)
-Paul Cost (1982)
-Camillus Musselman (1990)
-Danny Webb (1996)
-Mike Klockner (1998)
-Amy Clapper Hurley (2008)
-Samantha Basham Kaminski (2019)
-Harlei Antritt (2021)
-Jeri Helfer - Coach
-Don Roderick - Award of Merit

Thank you to all of our sponsors for the event and all who supported us with donations, their time, and/or their talent. We couldn’t have honored these individuals in this special way without you!💚

📷The full set of photos from that evening are available at https://supersnapphotography.smugmug.com/Sports.

The Newark Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to honor the athletes, coaches, and individuals whose accomplishments and service have built and sustained a tradition of excellence in the school and community. Since then, 50 former athletes and coaches have been inducted, and 25 Awards of Merit have been bestowed. Ceremonies are held once every three years. Our next Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in the Fall of 2029. Please visit our website for Criteria & Nomination Information - www.newarkcatholic.org.

10/05/2026

⛳️The 2026 NCAA Golf Outing Was a Great Success!⛳️

Thank you so much to co-owners Brian Bridges and Chris Byrd for allowing us to host this year’s outing fundraiser at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Mount Vernon last Monday!👏

Brian Bridges complimented our volunteers for how efficient, well organized, and courteous our whole group was! He said it was the best outing of the year for them! Great job NC Nation!💚

We also want to thank Brian and Chris for contributing so many great prize gifts. It is much appreciated!🙌

Congratulations goes to 1st Place Winner Scot Evans and Team (55), 2nd Place Lance Spearman and Team (58), and 3rd Place C.R. Litts and Team (59)!🏆

We are so grateful to Kevin and Debbie Spearman as well, for spearheading this event each year and making sure it’s turns out to be as classy as they are. Thank you also to Matt Caudill and Nathan Howarth for being such great volunteers, and to all in attendance, for continuing to make this event a success!🫶

And last but not least, thank you to all of our sponsors for their contributions. We could not make this event as wonderful as it is without you!💚

10/05/2026

10 out of 10 are athletes, and 9 out of 10 are MULTI-sport athletes! Congratulations to all!💚🌊🏈🏐⛳️⚽️📣🏀🤼‍♂️⚾️🥎🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️

10/05/2026

🗓️Schedule for Week of October 5, 2026🗓️

Cross Country has their Senior Night tomorrow, Football and Volleyball continue their LCL schedule, and it’s Homecoming Week! Please come out to support our student athletes!💚🌊

10/03/2026

🏆TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!🏆

These 11 individuals will be inducted into our 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame tonight. Looking forward to honoring them and celebrating with all of our attendees!

Check out this article from Newark Advocate:

Newark Catholic adding 11 to Hall of Fame

https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/10/01/newark-catholic-green-wave-adding-11-to-hall-of-fame/92017850007/

10/01/2026

🏆And last but not least...today we are highlighting the last inductee into this year's NC Athletic Hall of Fame - Athlete Harlei Antritt!🏆

A 2021 graduate of Newark Catholic High School, Harlei Antritt earned varsity letters in basketball, volleyball, and track & field. A two-time All-Ohio basketball selection and two-time Licking County League Player of the Year, she finished her career as a member of Newark Catholic's 1,000-point club. Harlei also earned several district and league honors in basketball and volleyball. She also placed 8th in the State Tournament Meet for Discus during her senior season of track & field. Harlei continued her basketball career at the University of Rio Grande, helping lead the Red Storm to seven conference championships. Today, she helps operate her family's business, Don and Sue's Pizza, and serves as a basketball coach at Newark Catholic.

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2026 NC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be on October 3, 2026. The inductees will also be recognized at the home football game on October 2, with a reception following at Don & Sue's Pizza. All are welcome to attend the reception after the football game.

Ticket sales are complete, but if you would like to support the event, please consider being a 2026 NC Hall of Fame Induction Sponsor – Corporate or individual sponsor (includes recognition at the event and on social media) - https://square.link/u/8naceOH.

10/01/2026

⛳️Good Luck Boys Golf!⛳️

Good luck to these gentlemen as they play in the DIII Central District Match today at 9am at Turnberry GC in Pickerington!

Let’s Go Green!💚🌊⛳️

09/30/2026

⚽️Vote for Senior Soccer Player Hal Gillespie! He had a great Senior Night!⚽️

Check out this article from Newark Advocate:

Vote for The Advocate Male Athlete of the Week

Select a top performance from last week by a Licking County male athlete.

09/30/2026

🏆Today we are highlighting another inductee into the 2026 NC Athletic Hall of Fame - Athlete Samantha Basham Kaminski!🏆

A 2019 graduate of Newark Catholic High School, Samantha Basham Kaminski earned varsity letters in volleyball and basketball and was named the 2019 Newark Advocate Female Athlete of the Year. She surpassed 1,000 career kills in volleyball and earned All-Ohio honors. Samantha also earned several district and league honors in basketball and volleyball, including LCL Player of the Year in Volleyball. She was also named Tournament MVP in the prestigious Toledo Golden Spike volleyball tournament and made the All-Tournament Team three times. Samantha continued her volleyball career at Eastern Michigan University, where she recorded more than 1,000 career kills and earned All-MAC recognition. She and her husband, Christopher, reside in Westerville, Ohio.

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2026 NC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be on October 3, 2026. The inductees will also be recognized at the home football game on October 2, with a reception following at Don & Sue's Pizza. All are welcome to attend the reception after the football game.

Ticket sales are complete, but if you would like to support the event, please consider being a 2026 NC Hall of Fame Induction Sponsor – Corporate or individual sponsor (includes recognition at the event and on social media) - https://square.link/u/8naceOH.