The Newark Catholic High School (NCHS) and Newark High School (NHS) volleyball programs will host the “Showdown at Sundown” Licking County Volleyball Preview outdoors at White Field on Saturday, August 15, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The event will feature preview matches between 20 teams, including Bellefontaine, Circleville, DeSales, Gallia Academy, Granville, Heath, John Glenn, Johnstown, Lakewood, Lancaster, Licking Valley, Mount Vernon, New Lexington, Northridge, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Pleasant, River View, Utica, and Watkins. The final preview match of the evening will be between the co-hosts, Newark and Newark Catholic.
Two volleyball courts will be set up in the center of the football field, with bleachers set up around the court for student cheering sections. Both home and visitor stands will also be open. Fans can also bring bag chairs to sit on the turf. Since the event is considered a preview, each match will consist of two sets to 21. Admission for the event will be $5.00, and children aged five and under will be free. Full concessions will be available during the event, featuring steakburgers, brats, hot dogs, walking tacos, shredded chicken sandwiches, and more.
In the event of a rainout on August 15, the event will be held on August 16. If it rains to the point that the event cannot be held outside on August 16, the venue will move to Newark High School.